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Hindrance #5: Does Your Pride Ever Get in the Way?

Pride manifests in two ways — as superior and inferior pride. Superior pride says, “I am better than you,” while inferior pride says, “You are better than me.” Those with superior pride need to win all the time in order … Continue reading →

Hindrance #4: Do You Ever Experience Envy or Jealousy?

Envy and jealousy often manifest themselves through spending beyond your means in order to buy another company, another building, a new computer system, a larger home, a boat, another car, et cetera. A leader could become envious that a leader … Continue reading →

Hindrance #3: Do You Ever Experience Ignorance, Confusion, Delusion?

Together these three represent one hindrance. This hindrance is characterized by not seeing reality for what it is. Most people realize that they don’t know what they don’t know. However, people suffering with this hindrance believe they do know it … Continue reading →

Hindrance #2: Do You Experience Aversion?

Aversion is the fear of losing what you have, including market standing, material goods, financial resources, social position and status, and even an argument. You become so fearful of loss that you make poor decisions.  As a leader, your aversion … Continue reading →

Hindrance #1: Do You Experience Attachment?

Attachment refers to the unrelenting drive to succeed, to acquire, to compete, to control and to the inability to let go. This can apply to market standing, material goods, position, status, and even beliefs. Attachment is a fixation; you become … Continue reading →

Hindrances You Are Blind to Will Impede Your Success

Hindrances are mental states that impede success both personally and professionally. They get in the way of you realizing your full potential as a leader and experiencing personal fulfillment, and they cause great suffering. There are numerous hindrances, but the … Continue reading →

Do What You Love and Love What You Do

One of the key contributors to experiencing happiness is to “do what you love”.  It is a real blessing if we can get up in the morning and know that what lies ahead is a real pleasure for us.  This … Continue reading →

Lack of Forgiveness and Perfectionism Are Often Linked

If you forgive another person when things don’t turn out positively or that person has made a mistake, it sends the message that it’s okay to make an educated guess or take a calculated risk. Unless you are able to … Continue reading →

To Forgive Is to Be Impeccable

I can’t overemphasize the importance of forgiveness. When you have done your best and you have fallen short, or when you were not as impeccable as you might have been, remember that forgiveness is critical. After all, you are human, … Continue reading →

Mindful Leadership in Action – Tip of the Week – Use Power Appropriately to Engender Trust

Being impeccable includes the appropriate use of power.  Power is a responsibility and privilege that comes with leadership.  Unfortunately, it is at times misused or abused. When power is misused, there are always hindrances at play, which deny you the … Continue reading →