Author: jeff noel

Retired Disney Institute Keynote Speaker and Prolific Blogger. Five daily, differently-themed personal blogs (about life's 5 big choices) on five interconnected sites.

Our search for self confidence is really half-hearted at best

Sorcerer Mickey's iconic hat at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Self confidence should never be considered bling

 

Our search for self confidence is really half-hearted at best.

If we really were compelled to be strongly confident, we’d keep moving forward the way a child is determined to learn how to walk.

But we are not hell-bent on walking as adults.

And so we give up the efforts, but not the wishing.

Wishing doesn’t accomplish anything.

We know this.

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Which comes first, big change or little change?

professional speaker wireless lavaliere on shirt
you speak to one million people one audience at a time

 

Which comes first, big change or little change?

Little change.

But where do we set our sights right away? Big change.

We see it with exercise all the time. Too much too soon, and then quitting.

And unfortunately, in business initiatives as well – all the time.

Slow and steady is how we create massive change.

It’s always been that way. Nature proves it.

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If we banked on trust, we should get a full refund

The Book, Assholes: A Theory
The author’s audacity is intriguing, which is exactly what Aaron wants

 

How ironic is it in a text book leadership world (we know) that honest, open communication is key to moving things forward faster.

But alas, we are too afraid. All of us.

There are precious few exceptions.

Cherish our relationships where trust is our most prized possession.

It’s rare. Special. Gold.

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