Forge Ahead
If you have the stamina, forge ahead and become a trailblazer. You cannot lead unless you have open eyes and ears. You need to listen, ready and willing to think about what is said. You should learn, and be open-minded Read More …
Familiar Enough
If you are familiar enough with the general scenario, you can probably lead others to a solution. Since you have been here before, then you can look back, introspectively on your prior experience. Think about the options. Evaluate one solution Read More …
Options?
What are the options? If not this, then that. Right – shouldn’t it be more than just one option? No one really wants a monopoly, but there are so many platforms out there that don’t play nice with each other, Read More …
Renewed and Refreshed
It certainly is exciting when one little thing can leave you renewed and refreshed. A good weekend. A great lunch. A client win. A crisp, chocolate chip cookie. A 22 minute nap. A glass of ice water. A good review. Read More …
Push A Little
Sometimes you have to push a little to make things happen. Create the schedule. Add the topic to the agenda. Write a letter (or a note, e-mail, text.) Ask the hard questions. Rehearse and play out the scenario ahead of Read More …
Use the Time You Have
When you are on a tight timeline, use the time you have. Make a quick and actionable plan. Be sure to have the most amount of fun you can. State your preferences. What do you want to do? Take steps Read More …
The Power
We have the power to change… The people who want to grow. The dialogue to go in right direction. A lot of things – even if we cannot change the weather. Whether it is big things… or, the little things, Read More …
Relive the Trip
Go back and look through the photos, the postcards and the souvenirs to relive the trip again. If you have not done it recently, plan to do so soon. Forget the delays, the missed tours and bickering due to lack Read More …
Two Out Of Three
When two out of three ain’t bad, but… three would be better. You have to love the band. You have to love the songs. You have to love the album covers, too. You have to love when people sing along. Read More …
On A Roll
If you are on a roll and making good progress, don’t pause. Keep up the great work, consistency tends to make addition forward moving progress even more likely. Focusing on outside factors and pretty, shiny objects will definitely derail you Read More …