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12 Ways to Thrive Under Stress

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Talking about stress is stressful. It’s one more problem to solve. But, ignoring it never resolves it. Stress builds up. Disproportionate reactions indicate stress build-up. Mary says, “Would you mind handing me that pencil?” Bob responds in anger, “You’re always asking for something. Get it yourself!” “Sheesh!” Over 50% of the workforce feels: Overwhelmed by [.].

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The Two Types of People in the World

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There are two types of people in the world, dreamers and doers. Lazy dreamers are useless. Avoid them. The way to matter is doing what matters. Dreamless doers are anchors. Reject them. The way to matter is pursing dreams. Dreamers: Look down on doers. They’re narrow. Define ideas. Start things. Plan. Dreamers – Oh! Look [.].

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Six Secrets to the Power of Seeing

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My friends complain, “I waved but you didn’t wave back.” Or, “I spoke but you didn’t hear me.” Ever walk down the hall and not make eye contact with employees? If you’re oblivious, you’re oblivious. Second-rate leaders sink into their own world, ignore environments, get lost in thought, and neglect personal contact. First-rate leaders hold up their heads, rise [.].

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5 Steps From Lying to Responsibility

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Everyone lies every day. “How are you feeling?” “Just fine,” you reply. Actually, you feel terrible but don’t want to talk about it. You lie. Leaders are tempted to lie when __: Under-performers need encouragement. Telling the truth reveals weaknesses or failure. Reputation is at stake, theirs or others. Insecurity wins. Hiding problems feels easier than [.].

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The Simple Path to Extraordinary Excellence

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Many talk about excellence because it’s the thing to do. Others dance on the high edge of average unwilling to take the leap. Excellence shimmers like a mirage teasing in the distance. Good is acceptable because excellence frustrates. The pursuit of excellence means today’s best is tomorrow’s average. Can you live with that? One simple path: [.].

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When You Love the Old Boss and Hate the New

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New bosses are troubling when the old one was great. You loved the old boss. So what? It doesn’t matter. Resist the new to your own peril. Comparing the new with the old is self-defeating. Keep preferences for the old boss to yourself, always. What if you disagree? The way you express your viewpoint matters more than your viewpoint. Disagree [.].