October 8, 2019

How do you change your critical life assumptions?

A critical life assumption is how you see the world and your place in it. You make decisions based on these assumptions—often without being aware that you hold them. But once you’ve discovered an unhealthy critical life assumption, how ...

September 17, 2019

The four skills I most respect in effective leaders

No one can possibly live up to the expectations expressed in over 15,000 books and countless articles written about leadership. But instead of tackling every skill, is it possible to focus on just a few, essential traits that would ...

September 10, 2019

A self-intervention guide for your mid-purpose crisis

Do you feel like you’re stuck in your career or a venture you once thought had so much promise? In my last post, I shared some of the key indicators I’ve noticed in myself when I’ve lost my sense ...

June 4, 2019

The advantages of losing momentum

Losing momentum can be discouraging. But, if examined correctly, offers several advantages which can accelerate renewed energy.

December 13, 2013

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 ...

March 29, 2013

The ABCs for following your dream

How can a book on sales help you discover and act on your dream? In my last post, I reviewed NY Times best selling author, Dan Pink’s latest work, To Sell Is Human. The central thesis of that book ...

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