Beware of 'The Dip'
This week's video (2:23) unpacks Seth Godin's concept of The Dip. If making an impact were easy, everyone would do it. The Dip is where most people give up. A few minutes spent to learn how to recognize it and get through it is time well spent.
Recommendations
Besides The Dip, caring too much about what others think (togetherness pressure, anyone?) can keep us from the vulnerability and discomfort of doing important work. This week's recommendations can help.
In Large Groups, Someone Will Always Be Offended from Admired Leadership. Self-differentiation is saying what you believe while giving others the freedom to disagree. This article highlights why this is so important for a leader.
A System for Never People-Pleasing [5 Strategies] by Ben Meer. If you have trouble saying "No" to others and setting healthy boundaries, then this is a must. Enough said.
Podcast
Episode 268 of The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast, How Self-Differentiation Breeds Self-Confidence (rebroadcast), is now available.