Do you prefer offense or defense? This isn’t just about sports – it’s about how we approach life and work.Offense or Defense in LifeAs a college basketball fan, I’ve often pondered whether a team excels more on offense or defense. This analogy extends beyond the court. In life, are we playing offense, proactively pursuing growth
As you become a clearer and more vibrant thinker, you become a more effective leader (and human being). To become that clear and vibrant thinker, we must go to the source – our inputs. Set aside the thinking process for a minute. Let’s explore how and why inputs for thinking are critically important – and
There’s a generational battle going on in the workplace, and it centers around phone messages. Do you leave voicemails when you call people? Do you respond to phone calls if there isn’t a voicemail? When you receive a voicemail notification, do you check it first or just call the number back? Have your children EVER
Imagine you’re driving. There’s always that area which your mirrors can’t capture – the blind spot. Just because we can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there, posing potential risks. This analogy perfectly mirrors life and leadership. We all have blind spots – aspects of our personality or habits that are invisible to us but
I have worked on hybrid teams or fully remote for almost 25 years. In that time, I’ve written multiple books, taught classes, and helped start and run a company. Clearly, I can get stuff done. But what about those days when you lack motivation? What happens when you just can’t seem to get over the
What’s love got to do with it? Before you start humming Tina Turner, I’m not talking about romantic love. We’re exploring how passion, caring, and meaning – the very essence of love – play a pivotal role in our professional lives. So, what does love have to do with work? The answer is simple yet profound:
Imagine you have a key – a key that can unlock doors to uncharted opportunities and paths to your desired destinations. This isn’t a fanciful idea; it’s a reality. The key, quite simply, is your ability to think. In our fast-paced world, we often forget to pause and reflect. We hustle from one task to the
What is your biggest pet peeve when sitting through a webinar or online presentation? Studies show that some of the biggest problems stem from a similar problem: how the content is organized. Some of the biggest complaints about web presentations are:Not getting to the point.Taking too long.Too much irrelevant detail.There have been books and lectures and
Inertia is a concept that’s crucial both in physics and in our lives. Often, we think of inertia as something that holds us back. But what if we could harness it to move forward?Understanding InertiaInertia is the resistance to change in motion. In our lives, it’s the force that keeps us doing what we’re doing,
When you move into a leadership role, you assume responsibility for the results achieved by other people. You likely got both the opportunity and the responsibility because you are a high achiever. You know how to get things done, and you are good at what you do. And you expect the same from your team.
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