In trying to understand leadership, it is a good idea to take a brief look at some negative motivational techniques so that we understand what leadership is not.

Creativity is giving, nurturing, generative and expansive. It moves us towards more freedom. It’s a diplomat, healer, communicator, and sage. Be more creative.

It is normal to have problems in life, yet abnormal to let them control you. Take back the control and be the master of your problems, not the slave.

Each time you find yourself procrastinating, even if it’s too late to do anything about it, reflect on what may be at the heart of resistance to do what you know is more important. Read more about time management.

Just for today, try to see everything as the miracle of opportunity. Look under the surface of the event. Ask yourself, why could it have possibly have turned out like this  rather than what I was expecting. Read more.