I show faith-based leaders how to be a non-anxious presence, personally and professionally.
Two for Tuesday - Beware of The Dip
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Hi Reader, Another week, another Tuesday. This week's video (2:23) unpacks Seth Godin's concept of The Dip. If making an impact were easy, everyone would do it. The Dip is where most people give up. A few minutes spent to learn how to recognize it and get through it is time well spent. RecommendationsBesides The Dip, caring too much about what others think (togetherness pressure, anyone?) can keep us from the vulnerability and discomfort of doing important work. This week's recommendations can help. In Large Groups, Someone Will Always Be Offended from Admired Leadership. Self-differentiation is saying what you believe while giving others the freedom to disagree. This article highlights why this is so important for a leader. A System for Never People-Pleasing [5 Strategies] by Ben Meer. If you have trouble saying "No" to others and setting healthy boundaries, then this is a must. Enough said. PodcastEpisode 268 of The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast, How Self-Differentiation Breeds Self-Confidence (rebroadcast), is now available. That's it for this week. Thanks for reading. Peace, Jack P.S. If you are new to Two for Tuesday, you can read previous editions HERE. P.P.S. If this was forwarded to you by a friend, you can subscribe here. |
Jack Shitama
I show faith-based leaders how to be a non-anxious presence, personally and professionally.
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