You already know from the title what I’m talking about. You’re looking up nutrition information on a food product and before you know it you’re diving into the details of the 10 power tools that connect with your type of lithium battery that your string trimmer uses. Or, you somehowContinue Reading
Ever get to the end of the day and wonder where it went? You were busy and productive…but there was something missing? Satisfaction or recognition maybe? One easy habit this is helping me is writing down my successes for the day – before they happen. Over breakfast I gather aContinue Reading
You’re looking for a job. Or you’re thinking of looking for a job. You are a student who has just graduated, or you’ve been laid off, or you’re looking for a change. Are you thinking this is a bad time to find a job? Let me take a moment toContinue Reading
Slowly – but surely – the world is opening again. Before you transition from where you’ve been during this virus situation, ask yourself these 10 questions. As John Maxwell says: “Experience is not the best teacher – evaluated experience is.” John Maxwell So let’s get to evaluating this unique experience!Continue Reading
You’re already texting, calling, video conferencing, and sending emails to stay connected during this safer-at-home season, but you’re missing out on a powerful tool…the written note. Make someone’s day with a few hand-written lines. The backstory Years ago, a great friend of mine taught me an important lesson. She sentContinue Reading
You’ve no doubt heard by now that this “safer at home” season is a time of opportunity. I’ve heard some great success stories about people finding new jobs, about people learning new skills, about people enjoying their families more, and about creative business ideas (like being able to invite aContinue Reading
“The data show that courage is significantly correlated with high performance.” Brendon Burchard, High Performance Habits Perhaps you would have guessed that courage and high performance are linked. But what is courage? In his book High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, author Brendon Burchard devotes an entireContinue Reading
Title Give Your Decisions Expiration Dates Author David Marquet Length < 2 min Format Video Main ideas Set a date when you’ll revisit decisions; need to make that timeframe shorter in uncertain times. Title What’s Your Rallying Cry? Author Patrick Lencioni Length 31 min Format Podcast Main ideas If youContinue Reading
Ever have a great idea but not have anyone take it seriously? Or, are you able to influence people but you’re not sure what’s in the secret sauce? We’re taking a look at High Performance Habit #5, Develop Influence, from High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way byContinue Reading
Title Go Opposite in the Face of Uncertainty Author Daniel Burrus Length 5 mins Format Blog Main ideas “If you anticipate instead of reacting, redefine and reinvent instead of waiting, move forward instead of standing still, and focus on significance over success, you will put yourself and your organization muchContinue Reading