The Navy SEALS have earned a well-deserved reputation for many things. One of them is their “never-say-die” attitude … their determination and perseverance. One mantra they proudly wear on T-shirts is a powerful reminder of where you should LOOK FIRST to bail you out of a tough situation. As a…
Accountability comes up as one of the top 3 issues on the minds of CEOs in almost every conversation I have with them. They know, deep in their bones, that unless they build an organization that embeds this elusive concept into its DNA, the chances of achieving their goals will…
Many of us follow an informal rule about doing something now if it takes just a few minutes. It’s a useful rule of thumb, but what if you can’t get it done in 2 minutes? Here’s the short version. If you can get it done in 2 minutes, don’t add…
You may remember the author, H. Ross Perot, as a third party Presidential candidate in 1992, but he also earned billions as the founder of Electronic Data Systems and Perot Systems. I've always thought this advice was an excellent way to differentiate leadership styles. Inventories are to be managed. People…
Yes, 2022 is here - thankfully - and we can finally say good riddance to 2021. You've already got a long list of things to do ... executing the annual plan, inspiring your team, committing to a new level of productivity … and so it goes. To give you a…
Are New Year's Resolutions Dead? Maybe they should be because the statistics aren't very encouraging about the success of those resolutions. There are a lot of reasons for that. Change isn't easy in any case, so unless you're prepared to invest in changing your behavior, your resolutions are likely to…
Happy New Year, my friends. Let's see what we can accomplish together in 2022! The New Year is always a great time for renewal and for a fresh start … but don’t let yourself get bogged down by a bunch of new resolutions that you most likely will never keep.…
Over the years, we’ve taken several approaches to the curse of perfection. Today’s quote reminds us that getting started, against all odds, can’t wait until there are no objections.
There have been too many bad days for so many … probably a bad week … even a few bad weeks in a row! How do you handle it if you have to slog your way through a seemingly unending storm? How Do You Achieve Victory Against Insurmountable Odds? Winston…