The surprise when you grow up
What will you be when you grow up? There’s a surprise packed in the answer to that question. I noticed it as I was reflecting on the birth of Christ in my journaling. I found myself wondering, “How ...
Author Archives: Leary Gates
In the company of fear
“Stop your constant chatter. And scoot back, I’m trying to drive here.” My passenger doesn’t seem to hear me—or care, at least about my driving. He’s more interested in getting me to pay attention to him. I picked ...
A simple daily habit to reduce distraction
Are you prone to distraction? Will you even be tempted to interrupt your reading this 437 word post? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of highly creative people are easily distractible. But that’s not to say we are ...
I’m confused. Is that ambiguity you’re hiding behind?
Eschew obfuscation. I learned those words long ago. It’s an ironic phrase which means to avoid creating confusion or bewilderment. Even more plainly, it means to speak plainly. You’d think that’s something every leader would practice. Isn’t it taught ...
How to find great mentors
Today on my YouTube channel: Are you intentionally cultivating new mentors? Everyone can benefit from having great mentors. They’re not as hard to come by as you might think. Here are some strategies you can use to find and ...
What makes a good compliment?
We all like to receive compliments. Most of us don’t get enough of them. A good compliment lifts our spirits and motivates our work. Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” But ...
Think like a portfolio manager to improve your return on mission
It’s not just a job. It’s a portfolio. And you’re the portfolio manager. I’m the kind of guy that can’t seem to keep my hands out of a lot of different things. If you’re like me, you know what ...
What can you get done in 20 minutes?
Today on my YouTube channel: What can you get done in 20 minutes? It’s amazing what you can get done in just 20 minutes, when you take advantage of those little time slices in your day. These simple principles ...
My good work and good rest checklist
In my previous post, Do you feel guilty when you rest?, I made a confession: I don’t rest well. That’s because I’ve unwittingly trained my brain to view rest as an excuse to avoid work. Procrastinators are good at ...
Do you feel guilty when you rest?
Do you feel guilty when you rest? I often do. Earlier this week I had a good day. You know, it was productive. Right away I tackled some stuff I had been avoiding for weeks. And when that was ...
