Consistency can be a key to improvement, growth, and results. Yet it can often leave people feeling hemmed in or constrained. Oscar Wilde famously wrote, “Consistency is the hallmark of the unimaginative.” Must we choose between consistency and creativity? Let’s examine the power of consistency. Then, I’ll give you five ways to practice this important

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You know, life is a series of moments that shape our path. And one thing I’ve learned is that celebrating milestones isn’t just about marking achievements; it’s about recognizing progress and appreciating the journey. This episode marks the release of the 500th episode of Remarkable TV, an achievement that fills me with pride and invigorates my

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I just searched the phrase work-life balance in Google. The first thing I see is About 3,210,000,000 results. A search of our blog shows we’ve written about or mentioned it 159 times. In both of those searches, you will find plenty of lists and advice. And I get it. Thinking about how the two most

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In a world that’s all about collaboration, teamwork, and synergy, it’s easy to overlook the value of spending time alone. Yes, you read that right—solitary activities are key to supercharging your collaborative efforts. Let’s dive into the three essential practices that will change the way you approach collaboration.The Solo ConnectionLet’s talk about something crucial: loneliness

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Urgency is one thing, but useful urgency??  There’s almost always a need to keep things moving or to push projects along. But as leaders, we need to be careful that we aren’t manufacturing urgency or keeping the pace at 110% all the time.  To make sure that the urgency we’re creating is USEFUL, we need

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Knowledge or office workers spend 70% of our workday involved in either reading or writing. It’s not a surprise that poor writing is a major complaint. In fact, 81% of executives blame poor writing skills for at least some of their productivity problems. It’s easy then, to say “We need to improve our business writing.”

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Time is one of our most precious resources. How we view it, prioritize it, and use it plays a big part in our success on many levels. We need to value and pay attention to it. And for many of us, that has long meant wearing a watch. As valuable as our time is, watches

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I wish I could remember where I read this question recently so I could give attribution. “Are you a consumer or a contributor?” Wherever it was, it has been bouncing around in my head ever since. I hope I know my answer. I do know I am a better human and a far better leader

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We talk about many sorts of pollution in our world, but one we don’t talk about enough is noise pollution. There is a reason we nod our heads in agreement with the old proverb, “Silence is golden.” It is because in our fast-paced and increasingly noisy world, we know that silence, like gold, can be

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