Category Archives: Vulnerability

The Purposeful Leader

by Stephen McGhee
December 2, 2010

We have gotten lazy in the name of introspection. Yes, I feel that introspection and “knowing” thyself is of incredible value in terms of life and leadership. Yet, I find that many of us are using “process” as a way to rationalize our non-action. Why? Because it’s easier for me to sit on my duff in the name of process rather than to take an action that actually accomplishes something. Being in One’s process is overrated. After awhile it’s like a stinky shoe. The smell won’t go away, unless I do something to make it smell better. As a professional …

Failure As A Reality

by Stephen McGhee
August 27, 2010

I failed today. I did not meet my objective. I guess I could wax on about all the “reasons” I did not make my goal. That is definitely an option. Or I can learn from my own transgressions.  I can focus my attention towards using my “failure” as a growth tool. Most people beat themselves up when they fail. In fact, lots of people I know get caught up in the language of it. They soften the blow by not using the word failure. I have never understood that. I either made my goal or I did not.  I either …

The Beauty In Burdens

by Stephen McGhee
January 27, 2010

Did you know the roots of a tree grow deeper in the ground during storm season? I never knew that until today. I was grateful to hear it though, because it makes sense. Nature is pretty smart and does not waste things. Nature uses things. It creates constantly and uses all its resources to continue thriving. I think some people are like that too. They use the storms of their lives to grow. They don’t pretend things are perfect and they use the good and the bad for growth. After over a decade of teaching leadership, I think this may …

Please Pass the Cornbread

by Stephen McGhee
October 16, 2009

It was surreal. For the first time in 38 years I sat at a dinner table between my Mother and Father. The story is long and the details are not as important as the outcome. However, I will tell you that for most of my life, I would have thought that the possibility of Mom and Dad being together in the same state was an impossibility, never mind having dinner together. Nearly four decades ago my parents separated. It was an ugly time in my life. Any thoughts of conventional upbringing ripped to shreds as their marriage and relationship broke …

The Man is My Hero.

by Stephen McGhee
August 7, 2009

It was 32 degrees in the middle of July in the Colorado Rockies. My fingers were so cold that I couldn’t get them to work my jacket zipper properly. My younger brother Douglas could see me struggling. I wanted to be adept at all things that morning as we were preparing to launch into a 78 mile bike ride over three mountain passes. He reached down, in the sweetest possible way, and zippered up my outer jacket. I felt like a little boy on my way to school. Younger brother takes good care of older brother. In that moment, I …

Stepping Into Your Power

by Stephen McGhee
June 9, 2009

Have you ever known someone who thinks they are powerful by being forceful? The world we live in celebrates force. We have come to confuse forcefulness with power. We say things like “we are the most powerful nation on the planet.” We are a powerful country and we have also been known to use force to get our way in the world. The distinction should not be confused. It should be understood. Without a basic understanding of the two, we will show up being a country of reactors instead of a country of creators. As a country and a people …

From Hubris to Humility

by Stephen McGhee
June 1, 2009

The world is not the same. Let me explain why? This past weekend I brought together a group of recognized leadership coaches and consultants for a 6 month prosperity program. The results were amazing. These leaders gathered together for two days to explore the deepest essence of service and transformation. How cool is that? Every single participant is gifted in their profession. Craig Zablocki one of the greatest speakers on humor in the whole world was in attendance (www.positivelyhumor.com). Master Chris Natzke (www.familymartialarts.net) at the top 1% of his field teaching martial arts excellence to business people was present as …

How to get freedom in a minute and a half

by Stephen McGhee
March 2, 2009

     She let go. She fell deeper and faster than ever before. It was scary at first. There is always a fear in letting go and then there is the resulting freedom of it. The feeling of inspiration and enthusiasm was pervasive. She was free again.  I watched it happen. I think she had been hanging on for awhile. I don’t know exactly what she was hanging onto? I know we all hang onto things that aren’t always good for us. I know I have done it. Perhaps as she let go – so did the rest of the group. …

Be the President of Your Own Life! Rise Above the Rhetoric!

by Stephen McGhee
September 24, 2008

The MIRACLE LEADER MOVEMENT has Been Unleashed! I have just released a video and eBook titled “Be the President of Your Own Life!” check out the video below… How many of you have been thinking a wee bit about politics lately? For me, it has been hard not to think about it. I see it as a good thing. Thinking that is. I know there have been many times in my life…I have neglected my freedom to think. I remember times where it seemed easier to just think what other people were thinking…What do you think about politics? I bring …

Tune in and learn how to to the impossible

by Stephen McGhee
September 8, 2008

Sedona Talk Radio Interview Become a “Miracle Leader” and do the impossible! Wednesday Sept 10 at 2pm Eastern      Tune into an in depth interview with Stephen McGhee on Sedona Talk Radio with Linda Benvenue, host of  My Sacred Self…Embracing the “All that I AM.” CLICK HERE on Wednesday to listen in.      Stephen McGhee author of “Learning to Believe the Unbelievable,” offers listeners ways in which they can create daily miracles in their lives by simply stepping outside the circle and observe their authenticity and potential unfold. Do you have an enthusiasm for your own life and an inner …