Lack of Progress?
Lack of progress anywhere at work and in life feels bad not because there’s something broken but because we fear we can’t keep up or …
The Flow is Delightful
By doing the hard work of feeling good–despite any situation and before getting into any action–we are putting ourselves into that flow we all have glimpsed …
No Rules Say We Have To Start There
Most of us know the leverage of feeling good before getting into action. Feeling good makes everything flow so much better. But it is often …
This Statement
You deserve and are perfectly equipped to live a fully happy, rich, and meaningful life. This is not a trite fortune cookie message. It is …
Facing Reality
Facing reality sounds like the right and proper thing to do. And it is if we think the opposite of facing reality is sticking our heads …
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 …
Certain Change Leaders
Some leaders are comfortable with and even thrive in uncertainty and change. We see them being strategic, inspirational, and courageous. They help us find our next …
Tough Love
Seeing unhelpful behavior from someone on the team, we tend to either avoid or press. If we tend to avoid, we don’t want the conflict. …
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 …
The Three Poisons
There are three poisons that, left unchecked, will seriously damage our companies: blame shifting, waiting to be poked, and win-lose. Blame shifting includes defensiveness, making …