When opportunities surround you in business and life, it’s tempting to say yes to everything. It can feel like the faucet is open and it’s your turn to take a drink, grab a bucket, and bathe in the abundance. Over time you can lose momentum and become reactive, waiting to respond expecting the opportunities to… View Article
Great leaders do hard things. They know pressure is the price of sitting at that table. When you hesitate and deliberate when it’s time for action, you put your team and your company at risk. That’s not to say leaders should act without thought and doing their due diligence. Where people issues are concerned, our… View Article
Some great thinking went into these questions, and I thought I’d share them. These came from Thrive Global. We’ve been fortunate to be a consistent contributor in their space, so we wanted to offer 5 Daily Gratitude Questions to Ask Yourself Each Night as a precursor for a new offering on the way. Our 30-day… View Article
Transitions are always growth opportunities in action. As I look forward, I know letting go of what’s been a constant, predictable, and consistent source of growth, learning, and joy is part of a necessary transition to get to the next place. I can’t hang onto what I’ve always done and at the same time emerge… View Article
Recognizing passion is a gift. When people do what they love, it shows; and it’s contagious. While this is rewarding as an adult it’s even more inspiring to see it in those you love. Our friends next door have a 6-year-old, his name is Edison. Eddy has a passion for Rubik’s Cubes. He doesn’t just… View Article
When there seem to be a thousand things happening and you can only focus on the next few days, it’s worthwhile to pause and reflect on all that’s been accomplished. Looking backward, you can see the progress, the massive amount of all that’s being completed. Wow. Do I allow myself to fully appreciate all that… View Article
The best thing about letting go of email is the time you get back in your bank account. As I look at the number of hours I’ve reclaimed since July, I can easily say I have five to ten additional hours to reallocate. The question I have to remind myself of during this unlearning period… View Article
When we purchased our home, the yard was overgrown. Not just a little, a lot. We moved in mid-July, and as all moves go, there’s plenty to do and undo, so the yard wasn’t our first priority with limited summer days remaining and our attention focused on settling in. When the spring arrived, we set… View Article
Where’s the biggest impact? (Or what’s most impactful?) It’s a small question, and when you use it to filter priorities, things clarify and simplify. Too many people are afraid to simplify, worrying they’ll forget, leave things out, mistakes will happen, or balls will drop. There is a time for detailing descriptions, however, to focus and… View Article
Rainy days are some of my favorite days. Though you’d never hear me complain about sunshine and low humidity, living in a four-season state offers the joy of appreciating every change in our climate. When I wake to a grumbling thunderstorm I appreciate the mood, reminding me all days aren’t joyful, it’s okay to make noise… View Article
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