Reflections And Considerations

“I do not really think that for any man valuable ‘criticism’ is usually to be attained hot on the spot: it is then too mixed with mere reaction. Let us listen again more patiently.”

J.R.R. Tolkien in a letter to C.S. Lewis regarding criticisms Tolkien had made of a piece of Lewis’ work.
  1. Reflection: Where do you need to listen again more patiently to valuable criticism you’ve been given?
  2. Language I love: in preparation for an upcoming presentation a teammate asked to meet with me prior to “calibrate”. I hadn’t heard the term used in this way before and it gave me a new appreciation for the shared desire for excellence we have in our work. 
  3. Be Visionary: A leader’s vision will tell them what they are NOT going to do as much as what they ARE going to do. Vision clarity gives a leader clear boundaries and momentum for decision-making.
  4. Podcast The Could Change You: MINUTES ON MASTERY – features simple insights from the Finding Mastery Podcast with high-performance psychologist Michael Gervais and world-leading performers in sports, the arts, and business.

Author: Jeremiah

Jeremiah loves seeing people grow and helping them achieve the things that they dream about. He believes that better leaders make a better world.

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