How do you clear the obstacles that stop you from being your best every day? There is a way out of this dilemma. Four simple concepts can keep you on the right road. A small book with a powerful message We sabotage excellence. Harry Paul, John Britt, and Ed [...]
Variation—it is natural, cannot be eliminated, but it can be controlled We like variation. At the same time, we like consistency. Can you have both? Variation exists in everything. Nature is an endless combination and repetition of a very few laws. She hums the old well-known air through innumerable variations. —Ralph Waldo [...]
Stop! Stop setting goals. It is a waste of time and effort. If you know me at all, those words are nothing short of blasphemous. I have been preaching, yes, on my soapbox preaching, about identifying your purpose, setting goals, and the sheer beauty of a well-executed plan for [...]
Perspective changes everything. How can we see through the eyes of others? Why would we want to? When I can stop and consider how someone else sees the problem or lack of a problem, the new view can change my perception. Perspective or perception? Let's keep this simple. Basically, [...]
High-performing teams are not born. They are made. Humans are social. We come into the world hardwired to survive, find our tribe, and discover where we belong. The notion that you can work better alone may apply some of the time, but not all the time. “Two heads are [...]
As I opened the black pages of the worn photo book, moments in time found new life. A small black and white photo reminded me of a small child I hardly remember and a house that held my memories. Houses The ache for home lives in all of us.—Maya [...]
Storms of life bring constant change In the middle of the cacophony, rain and storms are both frightening and cleansing. Life is like that. We need those moments of thrashing about and struggle to understand ourselves and the world around us. Then there is the other side - the [...]
What should you do first? Reflect on what you need or want to do? Or should you just begin and see how things work out? I’ve always believed we do not learn from our experiences. The actual learning comes from reflecting on those experiences. Insight . . . So, when [...]
Finding our mission, our purpose can become daunting. Not just on a personal level, but in our professional lives. But perhaps we make this search too difficult. Maybe we need to begin with the simple at home and at work. Be kind to yourself and others. Let's just start there [...]
“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” —Thich Nhat Hanh Some people just naturally wear a smile. For the most part, I’m one of those. Even in high school, other students would comment on my smile. I don’t think I was really aware of smiling. I certainly [...]
