We don't become mediocre all at once, and we rarely do it on purpose.
Choose your customers, choose your future.
Sure, compare. But compare the things that matter to the journey you're on. The rest is noise.
Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work.
You can listen to what people say, sure. But you will be far more effective if you listen to what people do.
When you walk around braced for impact, you're dramatically decreasing your chances. Your chances to avoid the outcome you fear, your chances to make a difference, and your chances to breathe and connect.