I love living life. There is not much better than traveling, exploring, and photographing America the Beautiful in the comfort of my motorhome, which I call my “Inspirational Vehicle.” I have seen and done so much over the years, but know there is still much more. I am reminded every day to not take this precious …
There is so much to be learned in this life, and oftentimes I don’t think I will get a chance to learn everything I want to learn. I operate under the premise that knowledge should be shared, and I continually embrace this philosophy through the different platforms and opportunities I am a part of today. …
Throughout my life, I have always had a passion for learning. I believe continually learning is one of the best things one can do to achieve success. With this belief in mind, I have been uniquely fascinated and interested in the position of Chief Learning Officer (CLO) in different organizations. These unique individuals are constantly contributing to …
Modernization and innovation continue to change the way we interact with the world we live in. Last year, I read an article written by my friend and colleague Deb Stargardt, titled “Putting Face-to-Face First.” In this article, Deb brings attention to our dependency on technology, specifically smartphones. While I discussed this article last year, I …
In the grand scheme of life, you need both short-term and long-term vision to be truly successful. If you are only worried about the day-to-day, you lose the bigger picture. Likewise, if you are constantly focused on the bigger picture, the everyday moments are often lost in a sea of busyness, and small setbacks can …
I would be remiss to end the series on communication from a few weeks ago without emphasizing the role listening plays in solid communication. We each have many conversations every day ranging from personal to professional. The topics of these conversations vary just as much as the individuals with whom you have them. There …
This past week, we celebrated Memorial Day. Memorial Day was established in 1866 having in mind that it is necessary for our wonderful country to annually recall and celebrate those brave and resolute soldiers of old that have given all for America. In light of this national holiday, I wanted to take the time …
As discussed last week, effective communication is vital. This week I have compiled a list of some of the best tips for improving your communication skills. Just like anything else, practice makes perfect, so be willing to apply these tips personally and professionally. 8 Tips for Effective Communication Know your audience: One of …
Communication can make or break any organization, yet breakdowns in communication are very rarely acknowledged and corrected. These breakdowns cause frustration, limit progress, and waste time and money. Successful communication is vital, especially within leadership. Learning how to correct the communication breakdowns is the next step—after first being willing to find them. Here are …
Last week, we discussed Michael Hyatt’s Top 10 Productivity Hacks. I hope you have already implemented a few of these strategies, if not all, into your daily routine. If you have, I am sure you have experienced greater productivity and are adding margin to your day. I wanted to re-emphasize one of the main …
I find Michael Hyatt to be one of the most relevant bloggers I read. He is constantly providing new content of great value and relevance to those wishing to maximize productivity and effectiveness. For someone who is continually seeking to learn new things, I find the information Hyatt presents to be highly engaging and beneficial. …
In 1963, a young runner, fresh out of college, borrowed $50 and started a company with one specific purpose. His idea was to import low cost, high quality running shoes from Japan. Fast-forward to 2016, and this small company has turned into an empire with steadily growing revenue. Phil Knight, Nike founder, recently was interviewed by …
Getting a jump on the day can often have a dramatic effect on how your day goes. We’ve all been there. You have 20 things to do before noon and you wake up dreading it all. This feeling often leads to a very stressful and non-productive day. Last week, we got a glimpse of …
Through America’s Healthcare Leaders, I regularly get the amazing opportunity to interview and learn from great leaders and share their wisdom with others. One of the current featured leaders is Geoff Brenner, President and CEO of TPC. One of the recently released segments from my interview with Brenner contains excellent advice that is pertinent to …
Michael Hyatt recently published an excellent blog post titled “12 Proven Productivity Hacks to Help You Win Every Day.” Hyatt writes, “I want to share twelve proven productivity hacks that will empower you to get a jump on the day and perform at your peak.” He then briefly and beautifully discusses each of the following 12 …
According to statistics, the average American spends about 1.5 hours on social media daily. Recently we discussed how habits, to a very large extent, determine our success or lack thereof. While social media usually becomes a habit that influences your life negatively, there are many benefits to be gleaned, especially with your career. Over …
I am rereading and restudying the excellent and highly relevant book by Dr. Henry Cloud titled Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward. You are invited to join me. A serious read or reread of this book cannot help but help you …
Habits, to a very large extent, determine our success, or lack thereof! It is no exaggeration that, in virtually every area of your life and career, habits will either make you or break you! No one believes in the power and importance of habits more than Peter Legge, chairman and CEO of Canada Wide …
The wisest among us clearly understand that from a broad, long-term, successful life perspective, less is usually more. Mac Anderson, founder of Simple Truths and Successors, Inc., uses the excellent analogy of pruning a tree to support and explain this crucial concept. Anderson writes, “I compare it to pruning a tree. By removing the excess …
Bruce Lawrence, President & CEO of INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma City, responded beautifully and succinctly to my question, “What advice would you offer to America’s current and future healthcare leaders?” INTEGRIS Health is Oklahoma’s largest, not-for-profit, state-owned healthcare system. Lawrence has enjoyed a long and highly successful career at several major hospitals and healthcare systems, …