You Need Not Struggle
We regularly struggle in jobs that have long ago stopped working for us. We get stuck because our day-to-day busy-ness takes all our time. And …
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They Struggle, Too
One clue to working or conversing with almost anyone: despite appearances, they struggle and fear just like we all do. When we recognize this we …
You Don’t Need to Know How
A client and friend of mine tends to get good parking spots at the busiest times. At the crowded supermarket, at a busy restaurant, and …
An Awful Way to Sell or Buy
“Lowest Price Guaranteed” is an awful way to sell or buy something. When you compete mainly on price, your quality and service suffer and you struggle …
How Do You Approach a Problem?
There are three ways to approach any problem. All three can work. (Before you read further, think of a problem bugging you or your organization. Keep this problem …
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 …
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: …
Why Organizations Fail
Organizations often fail because they focus on the wrong things. When you see any group (leadership team, functional team, sports team, board, entire organization, family, …
Blind To It
Show me any struggle–major or minor, personal or in your organization–and I’ll show you blindness. The solutions, the road out, the way forward are simple, …