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111 Observing Greatness #1572 

Published on April 1, 2025 Written by

Observing greatness is one of my favorite ways to learn.  I have the honor of working with teams and watching behavior. Having honed a few skills, patterns emerge with people, and it’s become easier to see signs of distress, anxiety, frustration, acceptance, disagreement and the subtleties we each display when in agreement and not.  When… View Article

111 Extraordinary Teams #1571 

Published on March 31, 2025 Written by

An extraordinary team is an ordinary team with an extraordinary commitment. The extra refers to their commitment, not the players.   Relatively speaking, any team can be extraordinary.   To be extraordinary, you must align yourselves and be resolute in your collective commitment. This means a firm determination, shared by all. When push comes to shove, an… View Article

111 Want Clarity? #1570

Published on March 28, 2025 Written by

Say exactly what you mean.   There’s a concept! It’s very non-Midwestern.   You won’t always be popular or please people, but you will be clear.   You’ll also find the world around you (people, opportunities, events and rewards) will amplify.  Too often, when trying to please others or deliver the message you think others want to hear… View Article

111 You Will Be Tested #1569

Published on March 27, 2025 Written by

Making time for the important things.  One of the best ways to use a clarity break is to clarify what’s important right now; in your business, as a leader and in life.   When you have clarity on the few most important things, it helps you stay focused, zeroing in on what matters, simplifying what you… View Article

111 Keeping Promises #1568

Published on March 26, 2025 Written by

Promises. “People with good intentions make promises but people with good character keep them.” Author Unknown  This quote speaks to me. When I review my good intentions, they are sincere. At the time I speak them, I mean them and intent to deliver upon them. Then, life happens and at times, my good intentions have… View Article

111 An Unexpected Gift #1567 

Published on March 25, 2025 Written by

Sometimes, when you show up and are fully present, what you’re looking for is where you are.  I was recently in an online workshop to be on a panel.   I had no expectation of learning, receiving any benefit or solving any issues for myself. I was there to contribute – 100%. I prepared and had… View Article

111 Let Today Be The Day #1566 

Published on March 24, 2025 Written by

“Let today be the day you let go of who you’ve been for who you’ll become.” Hal Elrod  What a powerful quote to remind yourself that every day (really every minute) is an opportunity to redefine yourself based on who you intend to be, not who you’ve been.  When we firmly grasp what’s possible and… View Article

111 Answer The Question #1565 

Published on March 21, 2025 Written by

Want to up your game in communication?   Answer the question.   No, seriously.   When someone asks a question, answer it. Do it simply, succinctly and only elaborate if asked.  Most people don’t do this. They tell you what they wanted to say, offer a story or dodge the question. And, it’s frustrating for your listeners.   And… View Article

111 Small Acts #1564

Published on March 20, 2025 Written by

Small acts. These are the most significant things we do.   Though we’d like to believe it’s the big, challenging, difficult things, it’s not. It’s the consistent small, thoughtful, kind gestures that matter most.  When you receive the note, text or call that says, “I was just thinking of you.”  When the flight attendant sees you’re… View Article

111 Check Your Focus #1563

Published on March 19, 2025 Written by

Have you ever heard the phrase “what you focus on expands?”   During a recent meeting, one of the leaders attending said they had been in a “funk.” Well, we all could relate to that statement. The conversation began and seemed to accelerate into all the things contributing to their challenges. It wasn’t helpful, in fact,… View Article

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