Our work and our leadership teams depend on trust. Really, all relationships depend on trust. You can call it psychological safety and many other things, but Patrick Lencioni nailed it when he said the base of all great relationships begins with trust. It seems underwhelming to say, but it’s where it all begins and what… View Article
Blog 850… the goal is in sight! For those of you playing along, I check in every 50 posts to take a wide-angle balcony look at my learning and progress with my goal of writing 1,000 blogs. I took Seth Godin’s challenge from this blog post and am grateful I did. I agree with him,… View Article
If you’ve worked with us, you know about Rocks. As a student of EOS®, you are well informed about this kind of Rocks. Those 90-day priorities we distill from our V/TO™ to ensure we stay on track as leaders throughout the company. They’re intended to keep us focused on our most important results for the quarter. When… View Article
I recently had the pleasure of learning with Ella Bell Smith at the Women Presidents Organization conference. Her workshop was both sobering and inspiring. Here are some thoughts to ponder from her: Have you paused to consider followership? In other words, are you worth following as a leader? In what ways are you, in what ways… View Article
Culture comes from the top of the house. If you’re a leader focused on your team, your first job is to develop yourself and them. The mode you’re in sets the tone for your team. What’s your day-to-day mood, mode, and behavior? What I recognize is moods, modes, and behaviors I’ve consistently displayed include versions… View Article
When you look up, do you know what you want on the other side of any venture? I find when I ask what I’m seeking, what outcome I want, or what results I’m expecting, I could be more specific most of the time. In fact, I find that to be true for most people when… View Article
Work smarter, not harder. We’ve all heard the phrase and when we do so, it makes more sense than the cliché it’s become. In my journey to 1,000 blogs, some of the benefits have made me more efficient overall. An example is what time of day I write. In the morning, it’s my best and… View Article
I drive a turquoise Jeep. It’s not a conventional color on a vehicle and I chose it for that reason. The dealer calls the color “bikini pearl” and I fell in love with it. There aren’t a lot of Jeeps on the road in this color. For me, it’s bright and cheerful and makes it… View Article
When you live in abundance you never lack, and you never lose. When thinking about the depth of what this means, consider all the things there are more than enough of… Time Energy Money Authority Love Fame Ways to make a difference Joy Freedom Peace It’s a mindset and way of living that matters. Especially… View Article
It’s amazing when you hack yourself. I was at the #EOSConference recently and made it happen. Though I intend to maintain my practices regardless of my full calendar, I don’t always get it done. I work to stay focused on water consumption, sleep, meditation, journaling/blogging, exercise and reflection, and during conference season, it’s often an… View Article
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