When things get overwhelming, simplify. You can easily lose time, energy and momentum because you’re swept up in all the things that could or are happening. The best thing to do is to pause, step back with a wide-angle view of things, and do one thing which will have maximum impact first. You can’t do… View Article
Many of us, me included, appreciate this time of year for reflection and gratitude. As I appreciate those in my life, time with friends, business greats, and the health of those I love, know you are among my blessings. It is challenging to convey the overwhelming amount of gratitude I feel when the most touching… View Article
Have you ever said, “when I have/reach______________ I’ll be happy (or successful or better)”? If so, let me be the first to say there is no “there.” You’re delaying your joy until some external event happens. Denial of today’s happiness is a great price to pay for the temporary happiness tomorrow brings. The unspoken message… View Article
It’s always wonderful when you can read something, and it wakes you up. It’s simply said and makes the point. It’s a great reminder every day. Here’s what I read today: “Your day will go the way the corners of your mouth turn.”
As a leader, you have the honor of caring for the tone of your culture daily. Some days, that may feel like a privilege and other days it may seem a burden. What’s the difference? It’s how you’re relating to the complex beings around you and the interpretation you have about how they “should” be… View Article
Are you a fixer? I am and have been. In my life I’ve looked at people, situations, teams, my work, and my relationships as problems to be solved. Guess what? As long as that’s how I approach what’s happening, everything is a problem waiting to be solved. This is great for my ego, my identity,… View Article
When you have a solid team it’s a game changer. No matter how challenging the circumstances become, partnering with people you love, trust, and share values with is what ultimately gets you through the toughest times in life. Knowing you are aligned in the struggles and celebrations together changes the landscape of possibilities. When we… View Article
How do you find the ideas that matter most? You have to have thinking time. Intentionally setting time to combine the ideas that matter most and connecting them in ways that are both actionable and new offers new opportunities everywhere. Too often, we settle for top of mind thinking. I see this weekly with… View Article
When there is a conflict between two people, it’s always about who is “right.” What if you both are? What if you sorted the facts, found common ground, and discussed how to proceed forward together to find the best outcome for everyone, not anyone? I know, we don’t make it that simple. Yet it is… View Article
Is it a cost or an investment? When you think about spending money at home or in your business, what’s your mindset? For me, I look at anything with both lenses. Both sets of questions help us gather information. The question is which prompts your most effective results. Cost questions: Investment questions: When overwhelmed,… View Article
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