The word ‘introvert’ has a lot of negative connotations today, particularly when we look at the Western culture that deifies extroversion as the social norm. In every aspects of our lives, the idea of being a hugely social, lively, chatty… Continue reading →
Let’s be honest! Criticism hurts. Even when it is deemed as “constructive criticism.” No one enjoys hearing something negative about themselves. But I have learned that criticism comes with the territory of being a leader.… Continue reading →
Introverts are often thought of as shy, aloof, disinterested and at worse “stuck up.” But that assumption couldn’t be further from the truth.
Though introverts keep a low profile, and do not think of themselves as the life… Continue reading →
I have a confession to make. They say confession is good for the soul. Ok here it is: I HATE gossip. I mean I really hate it! I have been the subject… Continue reading →
Go’ ahead and jump! Are the words that my dad kept repeating, as I stood on the edge of the swimming pool contemplating jumping into the deep end. I would run up to the edge and… Continue reading →
Any leader can tell you about the exhilarating feeling of the thrill of victory when a plan comes together and even exceeds your wildest imagination. But on the flip side, every leader knows the agony of defeat when… Continue reading →
Wise leaders listen to wise people. Because the people we listen to impact our decisions, our attitudes, and our perceptions, it is critical that we listen to the right people. A leader who listens to the wrong people is just… Continue reading →
In the mid 80’s popular rap group Whodini had a hit song called “Friends.” In the tagline of the song they raise the question: “Friends, how many of us have them?” They go on to describe… Continue reading →
For Writers – By Mark Atteberry
At least once a week someone with a dream asks me about some aspect of the writing life. They assume that because I have written ten books I must know all about it.… Continue reading →