How often are you dashing from pillar to post, fighting the clock to get more done?Pretty often I suspect. Today’s quote is a reminder that there might be a better approach, and while it requires a longer-term perspective, it might be a more productive way to direct your life. Are…
You may not have heard this phrase, but it’s from the 1967 film, Cool Hand Luke, a Paul Newman feature that you shouldn’t miss. The dialogue comes from a famous scene where the captain of the prison chain gang extols his charges with his own brand of leadership. “Some men you just can’t…
Photo by Emily Morter on Unsplash That's a bold question to ask, isn't it? In my lifetime ... and it's longer than most ... I'm not sure I've seen a changing landscape like the one we're seeing today. Sure, we've been through rampant inflation, recessions and stock market collapses, and…
It’s fascinating to me how our learned behaviors so often get in the way of our otherwise sound instincts. Imposter syndrome is one of these afflictions. Although it is defined in several ways, it refers to a fear of failure and doubts about your capabilities. People who experience that syndrome…
The week that ended last Sunday is my favorite sports week of the year. There are a lot of reasons why I love that week. For one thing, the contrasts are extraordinary. Unbridled enthusiasm, competitive zeal, office pools, no million dollar salaries … (except, er, the coaches) … there’s every…
This quote speaks volumes about the changes the pandemic has provoked across the Workplace. If you don't take it to heart, the uphill battle is even steeper. Stay tuned. There s more coming in this week's Sword Tips newsletter. If you missed the one from last week, you can find…
Sylvester Stallone is a box office legend with movies like Rocky & Rambo. What you don’t know is that he was once so broke he had to sell his dog at the 7-11. You also may not know that the lop-sided grin you see on his face is not, as…
I heard from a CEO recently, with whom I’ve met and had dinner, but have not worked. He included this sentence in an email after a brief introduction: “So much is up in the air at the moment. Ugh. Whoever thought being in leadership was something to aspire to?” I…
Go Back to Sword Tips Newsletter | Jan 27, 2022 As you know, there are constant distractions that prevent us from achieving our objectives in a given day. Too frequently, they join forces to prevent us from finding time to think. One of those forces is the “drop-by“. (You may…