There’s No Problem a Pontoon Ride Can’t Solve #71 When we moved to our lake home, I had no clue what I was in for. For us, coming home is now an experience of letting go, releasing, forgetting the busyness of the day and week. On a long weekend like this, I find a day in nature with family and…
There are No “Throw Away” Moments #70 Your actions speak louder than words. We’ve all heard this, but do we believe it? There are no “throw away” moments. It’s as if we’re always in a glass house, on stage with others watching and observing. Do you treat your moments like this? Or do you treat some of them more intentionally…
The Choice is Yours #69 “Early is on time, on time is late.” Vince Lombardi Any of our EOS clients have heard me reference this quote 1,000 times if they’ve heard it once. It’s simple, tried and true and a basic tenant of good leadership. When you’re early, prepared and thoughtful about how you spend time with others, they know…
What Does Next Look Like? #68 It’s a great question, what does next look like? In a world that’s busy “leveling up,” what does next look like? In a sea of excuses when you don’t keep your word, what does next look like? On your list of accomplished tasks for the day, what does next look like? When you’re unhappy…
3 Reasons Why Great Leaders Journal #67 Journaling. It’s something all great leaders practice. Not the good ones, the great ones. Most good leaders think they can skip it, or at the very least, dabble at it. Nope. It’s about consistency and perspective. Why? Here are three of the best reasons: 1. Because you need to see your thoughts in…
Well-Established Habits #66 It’s hard being a beginner, especially with well-established habits. I’m beginning a new practice with time off. It’s started with this question: What would I do with today if no one knew about it? In other words, what would be my activities of choice if I had no responsibilities for other deliverables or to other people? It…
It’s Already There #65 Have you ever noticed you can’t see things until you’re ready? They were always there, you just weren’t able to see them. It’s like when you buy a new car or get a new phone or tablet – you suddenly see them everywhere. Where there were none, suddenly they appear as if someone highlighted them on…
Eliminate Shoplifting of Time #64 For those following along with this week’s eradication of the “got a minute meeting” in your work life, this post will serve you in preventing yourself (or others) from asking for one, if possible. This is your checklist for preventing you from shoplifting time or hijacking the productivity of those you work with. Before you…
15 Tips for Finding Time When You Have None, Cont.#63 In Blog #62 I shared the first half of my list to reclaim time in your day. Choosing to be proactive and intentional with all the minutes of your day will help you accomplish more and stay focused. Sound too good to be true? Try the rest of the tips…
15 Tips for Finding Time When You Have None #62 How do you find time where there is none in an already full day? Most of us would love at least 24 hours no one else knows about every week for work or pleasure; the thought is delightful. Back to reality now. In blog #61, I wrote about the time…