Bigger
To succeed more, trust that you are bigger than each challenge you face. In your corner, Mike PS: And, guess what? You are. …
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Clear
Get clear on the what and the why. The how, who, and when will become silly simple. Any focus on the who, how, and when …
Contributing to the Problem?
In all conflicts, both sides contribute. Every time we get wound up by another’s behavior, we must stop to see how our reactions add to …
Overwhelming Good
A very small proportion of happenings at work, home, and around the world are negative. But it seems that the negative things capture our attention. …
These Aren’t The Solutions We’re Looking For
The solution that we crave will remain frustratingly hidden until we raise our buzz. When we raise our buzz, the solution comes into view. It will …
Presenting Problems
Doctors and others in the helping professions know to take presenting problems (“My arm hurts, Doc.”) and presenting solutions (“I need a prescription.”) with a …
The Four Things We Must Address to Solve Any Problem at Work
We are trained to look for and valued as leaders for finding the best solution to any given problem. But this focus gets us into …
Turn the Camera
Most organizations spend untold time and money explaining what they (and their products and services) do and why they are so good. Look at their …
When the Fit Hits the Shan
When things go wrong, our habit is to try to control (actively or passively) things, people, and outcomes. But that hardly ever works. And when …
Accept and Pivot
One way of navigating a problem is to say, “If only…” If only that person would change. If only this situation would be different. If …