One Way to Go
As the name of this blog indicates, I think success is simple. It’s just not always that easy. Take for instance getting started with the …
Thriving
Your and your company’s capacity to scale, deliver, and enjoy sustainably.
When to Refresh
Daily and weekly refreshes keep your Effectiveness Habits going strong. As described in Habit #6, refreshes make sure your lists stay current and you generally …
Politics is a Symptom
Where you see politics in your workplace, resist the temptation to blame your co-workers. Yes, there are some people who are naturally very political. They …
Take Breaks
If you have a lot of work to get done today, try taking a break. Or two. Pushing hard for long periods is not that …
The Best and Worst Ways to Describe a Role
“Fit” is such an important driver for people and need for organizations. Everyone–from the big boss to the mail room clerk–in every organization–from the largest …
You are Not Your Thoughts or Emotions.
Tools like The Flip, The Ladder, and Tell Yourself a Different Lie help you “change your mind for better results.” When you shift habits of …
Tell Yourself a Different Lie
Effectiveness Habit #2: Feel good. Then Act asks you to change your mind to get better results. Tools like The Flip and The Ladder can …
Refresh Resistance, Part 1
Ahhh! That’s what you say when you do Effectiveness Habit #6: Refresh. It helps you get back to that great-feeling, “I’m on top of it” …
Maybe I’m Just Procrastinating
In the post, Worst Way to Start Your Day, I said that the worst way is to jump “right into your tasks out of habit, …
Worst Way to Start Your Day
The worst way to start your day is by knuckling down and getting to work. Jumping right into your tasks out of habit, pressure, or …