James Clear said, “The brilliance of the stars would be invisible without the vast darkness of space behind them. Do not wish away the difficult portions of life. They provide the contrast needed to appreciate the joyful moments.” We’ve heard it and we know it. Without each end of the continuum, we’d never appreciate… View Article
There’s something about fall that renews my spirit. It’s a time of reflection, preparation (for winter for the Midwesterners) and pace adjustments. It is a time when I’m most active and mirrors spring in the temperature and lack of humidity. I enjoy the crisp mornings and seem to enjoy the sunny days more as they’re… View Article
I haven’t missed a day. It seems both remarkable and also as if I’ve just begun. Focusing forward on completion seems like a no brainer, though it’s not. I realize getting casual with my thinking and practices is a slippery slope. Mastery requires discipline. Structure creates freedom. For those of you playing along, I check… View Article
At a tour of the Dallas Star, the Cowboys headquarters and practice facility, I was struck by a simple statue which embodied the message they share on the tour. It says: “It is a privilege, not a right to play, coach and work for the DALLAS COWBOYS.” It prompted me to think about the state… View Article
This graphic blew my mind. I don’t know if it’s factual or not, yet I know none of us live in either mindset permanently. The game is to develop strategies to manage to YOUR 2% mindset. Mine is below. If 98% of the population: Wants to be like everyone else Plays it safe Is insecure … View Article
Take the chance. In a world where talent is hard to find, it’s worthwhile to pay attention. I ordered from the grocery delivery service today and the person who took my order and brought it to my home was fast, efficient and didn’t ask questions. From the time I ordered to groceries delivered to my… View Article
I consider myself a pretty efficient person, yet when I read this Charles Richards quote, I realized how much time I waste on a regular basis. He said, “Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One person gets only a week’s value… View Article
Have you ever hustled to get everything done the day before you leave for vacation? You know, the days approaching time off are often overfull in an attempt to leave everything “in order” with as many Is dotted and Ts crossed as possible. It’s often a less than ideal experience leading up to what’s intended… View Article
Delegate Tasks to Others How are you handling the increased pace of the fall season? If it feels like there are more meetings, deadlines, and to-dos to make happen, we’re right there with you! Here’s the hard truth. You can’t do it all. In order to truly succeed as a leader, you must delegate tasks… View Article
I’ve asked quite a number of leaders whether there is such a thing as work life balance. Almost everyone says no without hesitation. They agree there are times we’re present, we’re grounded, we’re in sync with what matters, and we’re in the zone—feeling all the joyous personal and professional satisfaction we’re looking for. Yet, it’s… View Article
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