It’s Not Your Business Plan
Let’s say there is something in your business or career that is not working. And let’s say you have thought of or tried everything without seeing …
3 New Habits for Back-to-School
How are you doing with the Effectiveness Habits and building your lists? Back-to-school time is a good time to refocus on them. And it’s a good …
Integrity Formula
I offer today’s note in honor of the late master, Stephen R. Covey. Covey reminded us to stay in integrity by Controlling what you can …
My Encouragement
What are you settling for? Mundane as this question may sound, it points to something useful and profound. When you see what you have been …
Don’t Blame Your Smartphone
It is not our technologies that cut us off from each other. And our technologies are not to blame for our hurried lives. It is …
Convince Anyone
Want to convince someone to do something that–so far–they have not done? You can. Just show the other person how your idea is an absolute …
Leading Without All The Effort
Last night, my wife hosted a small meeting at our house. The group was gathered to plan an important, impactful event. My role was logistics: …
How to Get Traction When You Have Been Spinning Your Wheels
Whenever you are not making progress on something at work or home, try one of these three kickstarters. Define your desired outcome. You will spin …
Dirt-Simple Way Past Obstacles
Let’s say you want something in your career, business, or life. (Hint: if you are breathing, I guarantee you want something.) Maybe it’s more sales, …
Set Two Goals
When you set a goal for yourself or your business, set two goals. The first is a quantitative goal. The second is qualitative. Together they …