You've heard sayings that rhyme with this sentiment … probably ad nauseum throughout your life. Yet, there is no greater truth. We find what we're really made of … not when everyone's watching … not when everything is going swimmingly … but when the Resistance is regrouping for another charge and…
Another week in the books as we turn the corner toward the 4th quarter of another tumultuous year. A little more inviting than last week's "ice cube salad" ... vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, antibiotics-free, raw, non-GMO, organic, fat free, low carb meal! The White Lotus is a "crazy show from HBO". (poetic,…
Do people see exactly what you want them to see when they look in your window? I’m sure you will agree with this: You don't get a second chance to make a first impression. Back when I was a bank teller …. Just after the dinosaurs became extinct at the…
If you're a recovering perfectionist like me, this is a challenging concept ... but without it, not much is going to get done. In another version, you've probably heard that "perfection is the enemy of done", a different perspective on how our quest for perfection or certainty can be our…
Yup, it's Friday again but a full week this time. I hope you had a great one! Finally settling down to my vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, antibiotics-free, raw, non-GMO, organic, fat free, low carb meal! Food for Thought I loved the book, Can't Hurt Me ... although not without the painful recognition that…
This may seem like a very strange blog post for a site dedicated to leadership. But not really. Not if you’re committed to managing your life, controlling your day and fighting for what you believe. Recently, I saw a profile of Sylvester Stallone and, serendipitously, stumbled across several articles and…
Whenever you’re laying out your plans… whether for a project you love or one that you wish wasn’t yours … be wary of how tempting it may be to settle for an easy solution. Don’t do it. Aim to achieve that Big Hairy Audacious Goal ("BHAG" in the parlance of…
I hope you had a shorter week and got to enjoy a break on Labor Day. After all, it's supposed to be a holiday when we get a break from labor, isn’t it? Food for Thought This week is a smorgasbord of provocative quotes and remarks across the landscape of…
