Michael Mante Podcast

If you find it hard to be assertive, directly ask for what you want, or say "no" to others, then you just might be suffering from too much niceness.

Being nice does not come out of goodness or high morals. It comes out of a fear of displeasing others and receiving their disapproval.

"Not Nice" by Dr. Aziz Gazipura is what I recommend for you.

With all the business and stress these days it can be hard to imagine peace. If you came from a traumatic background or had a lousy childhood that was anything but peaceful, it can seem like a pipe dream. Create a peaceful home for yourself, your family, and your children's children.

some of these tips will definitely help create the peaceful home you desire.

1. Support each other

2. Pray for each other 

3. Cook for each other

Cultivating a peaceful home is much like growing a beautiful garden. It must be intentionally tended to regularly in order to flourish. This means pulling weeds (getting rid of bad habits, toxic behaviors, and nasty attitudes), tending the soil

Your work is not for everyone. Learn to say that. Most of the time, whether that is starting a business or writing a book, or doing something new, people will say, I do not like it, not nice or some sneaky comment.

just say this is not for you.

Do more of the work that matters to you

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Most people have the fear of criticism and rejection. Most of us fear criticism. This fear originates usually in childhood if those upon whom we depend are regularly critical of us. As children, we believe what we hear, and imitate what we observe.

Criticism, and the fear of it, robs us of self-esteem, minimizes our personal initiative, crumbles our sense of adequacy and power, takes away self-reliance, and generates many other negative effects. Parents who criticize more than praise and encourage, do their children considerable psychological harm.

Ways to Overcome the Fear of Criticism

Don't take criticism personally. That sounds a lot easier than it is, in practice, for many people. The key is to remind yourself, constantly, who or what you're

You are a leader and don’t forget that.

Deep down people know the solutions to their problems.

People do not need advice. 

No matter how moving their story is, sometimes, they’ll go out and make the exact mistakes their parents warned them of. It’s only then that the children understand the value of their parents’ wisdom.

Do more and speak less. Lead by example.

Actions always speak louder than words.

If you had to guess, what would you say investor Warren Buffett and civil rights activist Rosa Parks had in common? How about Charles Darwin, Al Gore, J.K. Rowling, Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, and Google’s Larry Page? They are icons. They are leaders. And they are introverts.

The Power of Introverts

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking is a 2012 non-fiction book written by Susan Cain. Cain argues that modern Western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people, leading to "a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness".

Author Susan Cain explains the fallacy of "group work," and points to research showing that it can reduce creativity and productivity

Introverts are more likely to be effective leaders in organizations that encourage workers to contribute ideas. Introverts’ listening skills may draw top results from their teams. Introverts also are observant, noticing details and connections others may not—including contributions that other introverts can make.

Big Stick policy, in American history, is a policy popularized by US President Theodore Roosevelt that asserted U.S. domination.

A soft voice makes people feel relaxed and open. It conveys your love, respect, and gratitude. 

This makes it easier for you to share your opinions and also for them to improve on the feedback. Your job is to uplift the people around you, and being soft-spoken voice does just that.

Can a soft person be a leader?

A soft-spoken person can exhibit prime leadership material in several important ways: By listening more, and not just speaking.

“The more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control… Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.”

WHEN WE QUIT doing the wrong things, We make more room for the right things to come into our life.

Like it or not, some habits are bad for us — mentally, physically, emotionally, and even socially. While some bad habits are harder to quit than others, it doesn’t change the fact that we need to get rid of them.

So starting today . . . 

1. Quit procrastinating on your goals.

2. Quit blaming others and making excuses.

3. Quit trying to avoid change.

4. Quit trying to control the uncontrollable.

5. Quit talking down to yourself.

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This episode is sponsored by World Financial Group  

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5 Character TRAITS of a True Leader.

Many key leadership qualities can be learned and improved over time, such as 

1. Courage

2. Patience

3. Gratitude

4. Love

5. Forgiveness

True leaders demonstrate the following qualities in their personal and professional lives

Love makes the world go round. Spreading more will benefit you and those around you, and the whole world.

Spread Love not hate and “Love Your Enemies”

“Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.”

― Maya Angelou