Self Leadership Archives

Issue #118: On the Worst Advice Ever, Overcoming Analysis Paralysis, and More

August 30, 2023 Leave a Comment

INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) There are enough things in the world around us, and in our day to day, that strip away our confidence and stoke our self-doubt. … [Read more...]

Issue #117: On the Power of Being a First Follower, Establishing Executive Presence, and More

August 23, 2023 Leave a Comment

INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) We’re taught to think of a leader as the one who has the bold vision, and who motivated those around him/her to accomplish that vision. … [Read more...]

Issue #116: On the Value of Leaving it Alone, Everyday Heroes, and More

August 16, 2023 Leave a Comment

INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) So much of self-leadership is about knowing what to act on. But the opposite holds true, too. It took me a while in my career to … [Read more...]

Issue #111: On the Most Underrated Skill to Build, Avoiding the Dunning-Kruger Effect, and More

July 12, 2023 Leave a Comment

INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) If you search skills you’ll need to build in the coming decade, you’ll undoubtedly find that communication, strategic thinking, … [Read more...]

Issue #100: On the Finnish Secret to Happiness, How CEO’s Spend their Time, and More

April 12, 2023 Leave a Comment

To celebrate the 100th issue of LEAD ON!, a gift for you. Email me at scott@scottmautz.com, put GIFT in the subject header (no other message needed), and we’ll send you a … [Read more...]

Issue #98: On the 4 Core Regrets, a Big Lesson Learned, and More

March 29, 2023 Leave a Comment

INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) The first quarter of this year, for whatever reason, I experienced a lull in our core business, in being hired to keynote. It’s the … [Read more...]

Issue #97: On the Best Advice from Readers, the Best Email Sign-Off, and More

March 22, 2023 Leave a Comment

INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) In last week’s issue, I shared the best piece of advice I ever heard, and asked for yours. Here are some of your … [Read more...]

Issue #95: On Being Underestimated, Focusing on Your Strengths, and More

March 8, 2023 Leave a Comment

INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Want to accomplish more, and foster positive impressions of you? Don’t underestimate the power of being underestimated. We’re … [Read more...]

Issue #94: On Getting Out of Your Own Way, Reframing Your Day, and More

March 1, 2023 Leave a Comment

INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) Cincinnati Reds first baseman, Joey Votto, once told a young star he admired (while chatting with him at first base), “If you try hard, … [Read more...]

Issue #93: On Having a Dream to Shoot for, How LeBron James Stays Focused, and More

February 22, 2023 Leave a Comment

INSIGHTS (on leadership/self-leadership) This is me taking in the famous “Hollywood” sign, from a well-positioned rooftop restaurant. I was brunching here when I … [Read more...]