Hear me read this post. It behooves us in this world of Desire — for accomplishment and self-realization, for possessions and love — to know which parts of ourselves are driven by self, and which are expressed from Self. We are so good at fooling ourselves in this hall of mirrors, failing to notice the… Continue reading Snowflakes in a Raging Fire
Category: Shadow
On the Capability to Lead
Hear me read this post. Capability, meaning the skills, intelligence, spirit, and desire — the full mental and emotional potentials to lead. For some of us, this word, capability, is a tough one. It means “equal to the task.” I know a number of people, clients and colleagues, who struggle with interior “voices” that tell… Continue reading On the Capability to Lead
It’s an Ego Thing
It is one of those mornings when, too early, I find myself on a jet headed east from Seattle. Thankfully, though I am in the last row of coach at the window, there is a seat between me and the guy who sits down at the aisle. At least, I can stretch out my elbows.… Continue reading It’s an Ego Thing
The Illusion of Control
Chris’s comment about his own leadership edge offers a crucial listening point. You must have done a bit of work with yourself, Chris, to be helping people with ‘control.’ I say this in all seriousness and with great respect because control, in my book (and perhaps because of some of my own issues), is a… Continue reading The Illusion of Control