What’s Really Possible
We learned all about what’s possible and what’s not from the well-meaning people around us especially family, teachers, and friends. But for the most part, …
Alignment
Clear, complete, connected, commonly-understood and meaningful mission, goals, and next steps.
Can Our Problems Ever Go Away?
Nope. We will always have problems. But we can forever change how they affect us. When we’re feeling good, plugged in, and buzzing high, problems …
‘ext Before ‘ent, Please
For the sake of speed at work and home, we tend to concentrate on content: who’s doing what and how & when they are doing …
Our Power and Purpose
[W]e are torn this way and that. Social and business pressures push us, and we go along, but the spark within is hard to extinguish, …
Pursue Our Dreams?
In business and life we wonder, “Should we pursue our dreams or be realistic?” Hold on! Who said these are mutually exclusive? In your corner, …
When to Start, Leap, Go
With a sense of what we want, why we want it, and an excited expectation of it unfolding in front of us, we can launch anything, …
We May Be Undercharging
Profit pressure may come from burgeoning costs or poor planning. But often it comes from not charging enough. Many of us feel we need to …
The Essence of Good Strategy
Good strategy requires clarity about the present, clarity about the future, and a good dose of ignorance about the past. In your corner, Mike …
Customer or Customer-Service?
Customer-service oriented leaders go out of their way to ensure that clients have the best possible experience with their companies’ products and services. Laudable. Customer-oriented leaders …
The Siren Songs That Tempt Every Leader
Trying to figure it all out and get it all done are the siren songs of leadership. They snare us every time. We can avoid …