There’s no denying that our world has become more hectic, more “noisy.” We keep multiple to-do lists, constantly overbook, and take on too many projects. And lets’ be honest, we’ve become comfortable with that. With all this activity, lots get done. But some things suffer in the process. We don’t give ourselves adequate time to process, to think,[…]
We all want to work in the areas of our passion. consultants and coaches abound with insights and techniques to help you “discover your passion,” “live your passion,” “have more passion.” It’s appealing to think that you can spend your days working on all the things that feed your soul and energize you emotionally. Listen, I’m a[…]
When you purchase a new car, you probably pay attention to where you park, at least for a while, to avoid getting a door ding – OK, maybe this is just my issue. But I’m a “car guy” so the thought of having a ding in the smooth side of a new ride just drives[…]
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Think outside the box.” It’s a great statement…a challenge really, to expand your thinking, to consider new options, new possibilities, new ways to approach a problem or opportunity. But there is a massive difference between a person who can think outside the box and one who can build a new box. New ideas, even good ones,[…]
I wear glasses – well I should say I HAVE glasses. I don’t wear them all that often. My lenses correct for two different things, reading up close and seeing things clearly at a distance. When it comes to interacting with people, let me suggest there are two different views, two different perspectives we need to have. We need[…]
There are a lot of things in life that require special skills. Don’t ask me to slam dunk a basketball. I might have the passion and drive necessary to make that happen, but alas, my 6-inch vertical leap just isn’t going to get the job done. I can solder a broken wire – but I[…]
Most of the time we are told not worry about what other people say about us. A notable exception to this axiom is when it comes to writing a book. In this case, getting other people to say good things about you and your message is critical. These are endorsements and when it comes to[…]
If you surveyed a hundred business and organizational leaders you know, I’m fairly certain you’d find that none of them started their business, chose their career or launched their mission with the goal of burning out, succumbing to the daily grind, or going quietly into the night of mediocrity. And yet many of entrepreneurs and[…]
