The Growth Grove

Dedicated to sharing the best ways to improve your personal and professional self. I tweet about strategy, leadership, & change management.

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"Everybody is a genius.

But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."

-Albert Einstein

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Just because you know the right behaviors doesn’t mean it’s easy. 

We all have our shortcomings and rough spots. 

Keep paying attention to recognize when you need to do better, and keep making the effort.

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As a leader, don’t dominate the conversation.

You may have succeeded due to your energetic contributions and bright ideas—but now talking too much robs others of the chance to contribute.

Stop and listen, even when you really want to jump into the discussion.

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Onboarding new people is more than just teaching them their job. 

To be committed to the team, the organization and the mission, they need to understand the big picture and how their role contributes to achieving it.

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There are always barriers. Obstacles to success.

Successful people recognize them and find a path forward.

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Make time for what’s important. 

The urgent demands your immediate attention, but getting the important things done are what will determine your success.

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When others spend time with you, do they feel better or worse? 

Do you give them encouragement and help them see the possibilities? 

Or are you focused on what’s wrong and who’s at fault?

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Yesterday is over. 

Today is a new day, a chance to do better.

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“Most people don’t lead their lives-they accept their lives.” 

- John Kotter

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@HubersRAGE @markmanson When people show you who they are...believe them.

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We achieve to our expectations. 

Pessimists usually get what they expect.

So do optimists.

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@auckaad @AJA_Cortes Some days just showing up is a win. You���re building the habit.

50% of something is better than 100% of sitting at home.

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@Migzy_c @morganhousel Not really.

Unfortunately some mistakes are more expensive than others. Part of the learning of life.

The bigger the failure, the more you learn what not to do.

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It’s easy to appreciate someone else when you get to spend time with them.  

Empathy is lost without making time for personal connections.

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@SahilBloom @jackbutcher @visualizevalue Intellectual curiosity, integrity and kindness.

The 3 traits I hope to instill in my children, looked for in a partner, and seek out when working with someone.

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@iancassel Setting aside intentional down time for purposeful relaxing is important too.

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@shanebreslin Creating lists is one of the best way to manage your content diet.

Too much junk isn’t good for anyone.

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Manners, kindness and gratitude are in short supply.

Differentiate yourself by doing things others aren’t willing to do.

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Losing graciously is one of the best lessons that sports can teach us.

Even the best of the best, lose more times than they win. Learning how to accept and learn from it, instead of excusing, rationalizing, justifying is critical.

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@BrianNorgard This is a problem seen with some product marketers.

They market to reasons why they would use the product even when they aren’t the target market.

The ability to separate self from target customer is an essential marketing skill.