Author: Steve Morgan

I am learning that my life is a story more epic than I ever thought. As with any story, it has a plot, characters who have influenced me, traumas and victories, hopes and disappointments. Each of these is shaping me into who I am today. Our stories may be larger and connected to a Great God who is more kind and compassionate than we ever imagined. I am growing to hold my story with that same compassion and kindness. My nickname is Seawolf. Even that has a story and identity. I am grateful to work in global leadership development, coaching, and learning with many wonderful leaders. I lived internationally for many years and have been privileged to travel to 40 countries and listen to others' stories. I am a musician, a writer, a triathlete, a Green Bay Packers fan, and a learner. I am married to my best friend of 40 decades; together, we have raised four wonderful adult children. We currently reside in Orlando, Florida. That is a bit about me. What’s your story? Photo Credit: Matt Morgan/The M3 Market

Leading with courage in the midst of betrayal

Chuck Swindoll encourages leaders to keep a tender heart and a tough hide. In my last blog on 7 practices to avoid becoming a self-absorbed, narcissistic leader, I dealt with the “soft side” of dealing with the wounds of betrayal from abandonment or abuse. A tender heart keeps us from becoming jaded. The flip side... Continue Reading →

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7 practices to avoid becoming a self-absorbed, narcissistic leader

Last blog I shared 4 early warning signs about narcissism in my own life and leadership. Here are 7 practices I have learned to keep a tender heart and avoid my natural tendency to become self-absorbed: 1. Be a continual learner. I need to stay humble and hungry to learn, especially from and with others.... Continue Reading →

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4 early warning signs of a narcissistic leader

Betrayal is inevitable and certain for any leader. What is uncertain, however is our response to it. I have learned that not facing wounds of betrayal from abandonment or abuse causes me to build up walls of defenses for self protection. The result over time is that I become self focused. OK, we are all narcissistic-the... Continue Reading →

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Leadership Lessons along the journey: Betrayal

Betrayal: A third universal challenge that leaders face is betrayal. If you remember, I have been cataloging some lessons of my leadership journey over the past couple decades according to Allender’s 5 universal leadership challenges in Leading with a Limp. The first two, crisis and complexity were rough, but betrayal has been even harder. I... Continue Reading →