Great practices define you. What you do consistently determines what’s possible and available. This list of 25 tiny habits (practices) by Kim Quindlen in Thought Catalog is a great accumulation of little things which make a big difference over time. Practice some or all, most are a short time investment, with big returns. All 25 appear in blogs 242, 243,…
Great practices define you. What you do consistently determines what’s possible and available. This list of 25 tiny habits (practices) by Kim Quindlen in Thought Catalog is a great accumulation of little things which make a big difference over time. Practice some or all, most are a short time investment, with big returns. All 25 appear in blogs 242, 243,…
We’ve all heard journaling is a critical practice for any great leader, yet why is it so few leaders make time for it consistently? I’ve heard the same excuses echoed from too many hard working, generous, sincerely great leaders and they asked for help. Great leaders create space to have the space to create. The research backs it up. So…
Intention. It sets the course for action and determines what we do and don’t act upon. It’s great to be active and productive, but actions without intention won’t necessarily lend to the result you’re seeking. Often, with clients, the data they rely most heavily upon is about what’s already happened. While that’s useful and gives us a 20/20 look backward,…
If you’re busy over-discussing an issue, concern or complaint, often the simplest question to ask is: What do you want? When you can answer the question honestly, it prompts two things – answers and actions. Often, when I’m facilitating sessions with teams and it’s time to solve issues, they drift off into an explanation of the situation. Once a little…
Goals. We love to set them, and even better if we’re able to hit them. Kevin and I have a practice of setting our joint goals for the year on a Personal VTO on New Year’s Day (part of the EOS structure – DM me if you’re interested). It’s a worthwhile and meaningful exercise we both look forward to each…
Distractions. The world is filled with them. Whether it’s your social media, ads on your favorite shows, in your feed or the person who interrupts you at work – or several of them, your day is filled with interruptions. How do you learn to focus amidst the chaos coming at you from all angles? For me, having time off from…
How often do you spend time analyzing your behavior and performance? For me, it’s a recurring theme to evaluate what went well and poorly in my interactions. Often, I cause my own stress over situations others may not even remember as I over analyze my actions and commentary. One of the ways I’ve curbed that anxiety blossom is to review…
Preparing For Excellence #235 Preparation. It’s something Steven Covey wrote about years ago in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It’s the thing most highly successful people do with consistency. They make time for planning, preparation, and forethought. In my Maximizing Success Journal, we include a weekly preview and review. They are used with permission (and altered) from my…
The First Step to Forgiveness? #234 Pema Chodron (AniPemaChodron) is an American Buddhist nun. When I’m challenged, she offers clarity within a sea of noise. I was listening to Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations with Pema Chodron on her new book, Welcoming the Unwelcome. During their conversation (which is well worth the listen), she responded to a question about what frustrates her…