Teach Them and Resist
As a leader, a coach, or a parent you must teach them and resist the impulse to… do it for them. You have to tell them as much as you can, even show them what that means and how to Read More …
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You Made It
Okay, you made it through that… moment in time. goal you set for yourself. birthday you had been dreading (I hear that is a thing). job interview. project and met the deadlines. budget adjustment and still accomplished what you set Read More …
It’s a Mindset
It’s a mindset…knowing you are ready to figure it out and solve the problem you are already nearly there. Ask the right questions. Do the research. Find the experts. Write a better prompt. One by one tick off each possible Read More …
Persistence and Follow Up
Through persistence and follow up we get what we need, even if it is not what we want. Call. Text. E-mail. Show up. Repeat. Change up what you say. Explain yourself. Share stories. Get to know them. Through the right Read More …
Oh, Hello
You can call ahead, text before you head out or…just show up. Oh, hello! Happy. Elated Surprised. Excited. Yay. Thrilled. All of those are the good reactions. If there are any other reactions, you don’t know them well enough. And… Read More …
You Got All That
Hmmm…you got all that? (We are skeptical.) You sure you don’t want to write it down or take notes? Nah, I’m good. If you know you have a good memory you don’t have to write everything down. Pretty impressive. And, Read More …
Alerts Bells and Whistles
All the alerts, bells and whistles in today’s technology-centric world may not even help if you: leave late. run into summer traffic. hit road closures and detours. overbook yourself. ignore the buzzes. Also, when there are too many alerts, bells Read More …
Say and Commit
It matters what you say and commit to do…at home, at work and in life. To yourself. To your family. To your friends. To your colleagues. Do what you say and commit to fulfill the promise. This is what you Read More …
Matter of Perspective
The difference between one extreme and another may be a matter of perspective. The best thing or an average day. Taking too long or so fast it happened in a moment. Worst day ever…or, one more day. Sleeping like a Read More …
Still on the List
All of those things that you said you would do are still on the list. Whether you promised dad you would do them, or your own adult self…they are perhaps warranted. Set your goals. Plan the days. Make the time. Read More …