Common sense would suggest that having ability, like being smart, inspires confidence. It does, but only while the going is easy. The deciding factor in life is how you handle setbacks and challenges. People with a growth mindset welcome setbacks with open arms. Travis Bradberry abilityarmchallenge share on social
Humans are creatures of habit. If you quit when things get tough, it gets that much easier to quit the next time. On the other hand, if you force yourself to push through it, the grit begins to grow in you. Travis Bradberry begincreatureeasy share on social
We need to establish boundaries between our personal and professional lives. When we don't, our work, our health, and our personal lives suffer. Travis Bradberry boundaryestablishhealth Change image and share on social
When you take on more than the norm, your boss can't help but think that you're capable of a bigger role. This includes showing that you're willing to take risks by making innovative suggestions. Travis Bradberry bigboscapable Change image and share on social
Get to know the job intimately that you're applying for. Don't just read the job description - study it and picture yourself performing every task required of you. When you interview, framing your responses so that you reveal your significant knowledge about the job gives you a massive advantage. Travis Bradberry advantageapplydescription share on social
Emotional self-control is the result of hard work, not an inherent skill. Travis Bradberry controlemotionalhard Change image and share on social
The biggest mistake most people make when it comes to listening is they're so focused on what they're going to say next or how what the other person is saying is going to affect them that they fail to hear what's being said. Travis Bradberry affectbigfail share on social
Even in a crowded room, likable leaders make people feel like they're having a one-on-one conversation, as if they're the only person in the room that matters. And, for that moment, they are. Likable leaders communicate on a very personal, emotional level. Travis Bradberry communicateconversationcrowd share on social
When companies create ridiculous and demoralizing rules to halt the outlandish behavior of a few individuals, it's a management problem. There's no sense in alienating your entire workforce because you don't know how to manage performance. It makes a bad situation that much worse. Travis Bradberry alienatebadbadly share on social
Leadership and management are not synonymous. Travis Bradberry leadershipmanagementsynonymous Change image and share on social