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Whether it’s due to physical distractions caused by people, technology, or environment, or due to a mind full of priorities and concerns, many people—and leaders in particular—struggle with being fully present and focused on individual conversations and tasks.
...No matter what your company values are, it’s important that they are firmly established, clearly articulated, and that everyone in your organization is familiar with and committed to them.
...Everyone has different preferences in how they work. There is no “one size fits all” solution for leading women or men or anyone.
...Approach each day and each situation with an expectant attitude. Be alert and ready to learn in every situation. Expect to learn something, and you will!
...When achievement and productivity are driven by excellence instead of anxiety, the experience is exciting and enjoyable instead of intimidating and draining.
...If you really desire change and improvement in a particular area of your life, you must expect—and embrace—the challenge that comes with it!
...It’s a simple concept, but following through on promises made—big or little—is a challenge for a lot of people, including me! I may be able to point to my white hair and use my age as an excuse for forgotten commitments, but no matter the reason, not following through on something you said you’d do …
The rudder has an enormous impact on the vessel it steers. Likewise, I believe there is a small part of our daily lives that is crucial to our day’s heading and destination.
...As a leader, you’ve undoubtedly experienced the difficult but exhilarating task of drawing in new customers, clients, or team members. You understand the challenges and the critical importance of getting new, valuable people on board with your product, service, or organization. But what do you do once you have them? What about after you’ve made …
When you think of success, what comes to mind? What does success look like to you? I believe most of us, when asked to picture “success,” immediately visualize the end result and not the process of getting there. We focus on the destination, not the journey. But what if we started thinking of success differently? …
One Simple Strategy of the Highly Successful Highly successful people are creators. Now before you protest, “I’m not a creative person!” let me explain. To be creative doesn’t mean you have to be skilled with a paintbrush, play an instrument, or have an eye for interior design. Creative instinct takes many forms. Whether they create …
Twentieth century American philosopher Will Durant succinctly distilled a thought from the work of Aristotle in two short sentences: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” I have long believed in the power of habit. If you really stop to think about it, you’ll be amazed at …
I have written on habits many times over the years; it is a subject I return to over and over, because, without question our habits are critical to our success! I absolutely agree with what Australian actor and author Frederick Matthias Alexander once said: “People do not decide their futures; they decide their habits and …
Even if you try to avoid conflict and stay out of politics, you can’t help but be aware of the extreme polarization and vocal disagreement rampant in our world these days. Everywhere you turn, every news source you see, there is clear evidence of different viewpoints, opinions, and values. So what happens when you find …
One of the very best gifts that we can give to others is absolutely free, and yet extremely valuable. When given thoughtfully and sincerely, this gift will bring smiles and lift spirits. It will not only please and affirm the recipient, but also bring joy and satisfaction to the giver. Giving this gift is like …
Several weeks ago I published a pair of articles on self-control and self-discipline. In the second article I offered a very simple summary of the difference between the two traits: “Self-Control is about controlling reactions and keeping urges in check, while Self-Discipline is about persevering and maintaining positive habits.” I went on to explain how these two traits …
I don’t know who deserves the credit for originally penning this list of six things mentally strong people do, but when my friend and colleague Dee McCarthy posted the following image to LinkedIn last week, it immediately resonated with me. They move on. They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves. They embrace change. They …
I once read an excellent blog post by bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff. Jon made a rather surprising list of all the good things that happen to you when you compare your success to someone else’s. That’s right—good things. Just wait until you see the list! Here it is—I just added a couple things to …
As all great leaders know… leaders are not perfect. Try as they might, every leader still has flaws. They still make mistakes. They still fall short. They still have regrets. They still yearn to do better. Every leader is imperfect. So why is it that so many leaders try to appear flawless? While strength and …