Do you feel the accelerating pace and increasing pressure of life and work? There is no question that we live and work in a hurry-up, high-pressure world dominated by the tyranny of the urgent. There seems to be a never-ending and ever-growing list of people, projects, and priorities competing for our time. And to make…
The highest levels of performance require the deepest levels of trust. Trust is the driving force of exceptional teamwork and high performance. Trust takes an organization to a level of performance that cannot be achieved without it. Why? Because trust creates a personal and professional connection that allows an organization to operate with a speed…
A common default trap that many fall into is BCD. When faced with a problem or difficult situation, there is a tendency for people to react by Blaming someone else, Complaining about the situation, and Defending their own default behavior. We’ve all done it. Some do it a lot. But understand this: BCD never solved…
What does it take to win? What key disciplines produce success? Fortunately, the answer is not a secret. As it turns out, success leaves a blueprint. Know Your WhyAt the most basic level, people are motivated to avoid pain and experience pleasure. At the highest level, people are motivated to pursue a purpose greater than…
Many years ago I made the decision to untether my emotions from my circumstances. It is one of the most important decisions I have ever made and has served me well in life and at work. What motivated me to make that decision was a pattern of behavior I observed in some people. I noticed…
Review the following rules for success. Think about them. Reflect on them. What on this list gets your attention?
No matter a person’s job or role in life, the value of mental toughness is enormous. Leading, coaching, parenting, teaming, being a student, being an athlete, training, competing, selling, customer service, driving your car, interacting with people at work/home/community… all life situations are made better when you are mentally tough. Given its importance, let’s clarify…
The coronavirus. How should we respond? The coronavirus has presented us with a historic challenge. As our nation and the world struggle to respond, I want to share some insights. I am not an ER doctor, nor am I a virologist or specialist in epidemiology. However, like everyone else, I must decide what to do…