Pain And NO GAIN! Are you inflicting pain to others in your conversations? In the way you communicate? I know you don’t mean to. Right? Especially when we are trying to hire, retain and build congruency in our leadership teams, be more persuasive or simply communicating with our friends and family. Trust me. Every word…
We are all familiar with the term ROI, aren’t we? As a matter of fact, for many of us, we probably focus on it nearly daily. And because of the current global economic shift, many are stressing about it right now? How do we predict ROI, when faced with the stress of economic uncertainty? Perhaps, you’ve…
Are you communicating? If you have a message that is important to get out, (And what messages aren’t?) why not focus and prepare on the delivery. After all, it’s not what you say it is HOW you say it that matters. Listen, I know, that what you have to say matters. It’s important. And people need to hear…
WILL YOU GO FIRST? How daring were you? Remember as a child when you and your best friend would have a dare? Perhaps some mischief or game, a challenge perhaps, and you would say, “You First”. What about your first kiss? Walking a fallen log across the creek? You first? Accepting the risk was so…
What ‘s so special about January 12th? Statistically, according to Google, it’s the day most people give up on our New Year’s resolutions. Are you surprised? Who can you count ON in your life? Who do you want to count IN? Who do you need to count OUT? Are you lacking clarity right now? Are you feeling a bit…
Are you disciplined? If you are like me, I hate the word. Mostly, I just despise it when someone says; “John, You need more discipline in this area of your life.” Discipline. Isn’t it the one word we Love To Hate? I know I need it. I know! Again, I know…but it feels like…
A student prepared for a final exam in philosophy class. She was expecting many multiple choice questions and complex essay questions on the greatest thinkers and their complicated theories. She’d invested endless hours studying. The exam? To her surprise, when she opened the booklet simply stated three words. “WHY? Please Explain.” I‘ve written to you in the last…
Do you know who you are? I mean, do you see yourself clearly? As you design your 2021, you may find it helpful to first, get clear on who you are and who you wish to become. Who you are matters and perhaps, who you think you are matters. You see there is a difference.…
For several years, I’ve had a focus word. For example; “Re-invent.” “Ascend.” “Unencumbered” was another. What is your word for 2021? How about this one? “Honorable” Are you honorable? And no! I’m not kidding! Of course you are! If your vision for 2021 includes being, doing, or having MORE, raising your hand and showing up fully in 2021,…
“CHANGE is a Leadership Skill. True organizational change begins within the leader before it can transform an organization. ” Quote from my good friend Greg Yates at Breakthrough Leadership. Most of us hate change. Don’t we? If we truly admit it. But to change can bring opportunity for growth. And so.. if the organization can…
