No One Likes It…Not Even You
We’ve talked about it before: no one likes to be told what to do. When you tell anyone what to do, their shields go up …
Mindset
An open, calm, confident mindset. Plugged in, mostly. Opting for feel good, then act instead of get into action to shut down bad feelings.
No Words
No words can cause you to see how wonderful life is or how successful you can be. That won’t stop me from trying. I …
What To Do When What You Want Is Out of Reach
Ever have that feeling that something you want seems out of reach? It could be anything large or small, in your personal or work life. …
Broken Maps
Stephen Covey, in his famous book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People said, “We see the world, not as it is, but as we …
My Favorite Word
My younger son loves to ask questions. His favorite questions are ones that start, “What’s your favorite…?” These are hard questions to answer because I …
Meaningful Work and Money
Meaningful work and money are not mutually exclusive. Not by a long shot. Having all the money you want is part of the definition of …
Invest in Good Thoughts
Effectiveness Habit #2 is titled “Feel good. Then act.” This habit reminds us that taking action when you feel bad leads to less than optimal …
How Do You Value Your Career?
A client recently said, “I am what I do.” Hmm. Your career is meant to be fulfilling. It should be a source of energy, pride, …
The Challenge of the Checkbox
We like crossing things off our lists of tasks, ticking the box. When we cross off things on our lists, we get a brief sense …
Believe It More Than They Do
To lead, coach, teach, parent, influence, or sell, you can study lots of techniques. And I recommend you do. To do these very well, cultivate …