Intention. It sets the course for action and determines what we do and don’t act upon. It’s great to be active and productive, but actions without intention won’t necessarily lend to the result you’re seeking. Often, with clients, the data they rely most heavily upon is about what’s already happened. While that’s useful and gives… View Article
If you’re busy over-discussing an issue, concern or complaint, often the simplest question to ask is: What do you want? When you can answer the question honestly, it prompts two things – answers and actions. Often, when I’m facilitating sessions with teams and it’s time to solve issues, they drift off into an explanation of… View Article
Goals. We love to set them, and even better if we’re able to hit them. Kevin and I have a practice of setting our joint goals for the year on a Personal VTO on New Year’s Day (part of the EOS structure – DM me if you’re interested). It’s a worthwhile and meaningful exercise we… View Article
Distractions. The world is filled with them. Whether it’s your social media, ads on your favorite shows, in your feed or the person who interrupts you at work – or several of them, your day is filled with interruptions. How do you learn to focus amidst the chaos coming at you from all angles? For… View Article
How often do you spend time analyzing your behavior and performance? For me, it’s a recurring theme to evaluate what went well and poorly in my interactions. Often, I cause my own stress over situations others may not even remember as I over analyze my actions and commentary. One of the ways I’ve curbed that… View Article
Preparing For Excellence #235 Preparation. It’s something Steven Covey wrote about years ago in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It’s the thing most highly successful people do with consistency. They make time for planning, preparation, and forethought. In my Maximizing Success Journal, we include a weekly preview and review. They are used with… View Article
The First Step to Forgiveness? #234 Pema Chodron (AniPemaChodron) is an American Buddhist nun. When I’m challenged, she offers clarity within a sea of noise. I was listening to Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations with Pema Chodron on her new book, Welcoming the Unwelcome. During their conversation (which is well worth the listen), she responded to a… View Article
The Promises You Intend To Keep #233 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. From the time I speak them, I mean them and intent to deliver upon them. Then, life happens… View Article
Making Space For What’s Possible #232 I recently stumbled upon a great list of what Letting go means (and doesn’t mean). Here it is: Letting go Does NOT mean: … View Article
How Will You Surprise Yourself? #231 “May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams, and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you’re wonderful and don’t forget to make some art, write or draw, or build, or sing, or live as only you can. And I… View Article
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