It might be a good time to reflect on the message in Jim Collin's book, How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In. In his book, Collins sets out the 5 stages of decline. Even without a lot of explanation, you can ferret out what can happen…
In my long career, I don’t recall a time when people claimed to be so busy they couldn’t get anything done. Do you “feel” busy because you sense the Sword of Damocles hanging above your head … and the growing anxiety is keeping you from getting the right things done?…
This subject comes up often in a variety of contexts. We’ve talked about “paralysis by analysis“, for example, which is just one of the potential obstacles keeping us f rom moving forward. Playing it safe is another slippery slope. Being afraid to take action because it might not work has…
It would be tough to find a counselor or psychologist who would disagree that communication is the biggest hurdle we face in building and sustaining meaningful relationships. Whether it's in the workplace or at home, everyone seems to be in more of a rush these days, grasping for emojis and…
Lately, it seems there are more stories and articles about imposter syndrome. Simply put, it refers to feelings of self-doubt and a persistent sense...
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…
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…
If you're like most, you love playing the game far more than you like preparing for the game ... better known in the sports world as ... practice. (It's no coincidence that the greatest athletes LOVE to practice.) Courtesy of the school of hard knocks ... in business as well as in sports ... you've…
