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How to Attack the Question Marks

wes — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:21:53 +0000

My favorite time to do something is the second time.

The first time I do anything, I don't know exactly what to expect. I don't know how to anticipate what might go wrong. I don't know the unwritten dynamics at play. I don't know what I don't know.

But once I can do something the first time, evaluation kicks into gear.

Here are three ways I've learned to attack the question marks.

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3 Questions to Help You Grow as a Leader

wes — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:18:22 +0000

Earlier this week, I wrote about how our leadership development begins with us. I can’t make you grow, and you can’t make me grow. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one, and I hope one you’re willing to make. As you seek to grow in your leadership, here are three ...

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Do You Hate Saying Yes?

wes — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:15:43 +0000

I’ve been reading through the book Hero Maker with a couple friends. There have been some interesting concepts that have jumped out to me along the way, and a few that have popped in to mind in key moments. One of the points the author (Dave Ferguson) makes in the ...

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Where Do We Start?

wes — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:22:50 +0000

My approach to developing student leaders takes a slightly different path. Instead of waiting for students to show a competency for leadership, I have tried to redefine leadership potential.

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How to Develop Leaders

wes — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:51:55 +0000

Leadership education happens in a classroom. Leadership development happens through experience.

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The Why Means More Than The What

wes — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:03:53 +0000

The principle is simple: think about what you're doing, don't just do it.

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Experience Helps You Trust the Process

wes — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:59:24 +0000

I have the benefit of knowing the C25K app will help me build up my endurance. In leadership, we don't always have that assurance.

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Avoid Answering No For Someone Else

wes — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:09:33 +0000

I started the Three Question Leadership Blog 4 years ago. I thought I would spend the next few weeks sharing some of my first posts, in their entirety, here. Whether you’re new or have been with me all along, I hope you find these concepts applicable. I don’t know if ...

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Don’t Hide from Hard Conversations

wes — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:21:35 +0000

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It’s Time to Start Somewhere

wes — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:21:56 +0000

Because of my propensity to think, I joke that I spend 90% of my time thinking about what I could do, and 10% actually doing it.

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