We live in the world of intangibles. If you are keeping score and have expectations of what should be given to you, then it soon becomes an illusion. The new economy has changed things. It demands generosity and is much more fluid.One of the metrics I keep in my head is the number of people I … [Read more...]
Monday, May 14, 2012
What Do You Believe?
“When you don’t know what you believe, everything becomes an argument. Everything is debatable. But when you stand for something, decisions are obvious.” - Jason Fried, Founder of 37signals I think good debate is healthy. It helps to flesh out an idea and clarify thinking. I have some great … [Read more...]
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
We All Need To Be Growing
Our fast-paced world continually obsolesces us. Innovation not only in technology in systems, but also in thought, makes the demand for keeping up a high priority.For me, the foundational pieces don't change. I have to be reading, writing and connecting with people. That is what changes me and … [Read more...]
Monday, May 7, 2012
When You Have A Lot Of Choices
Some days, the world comes at me with dizzying speed and it's hard to keep up. I have a few choices:Check out Disengage Attack the problems Hand offI don't necessarily like being out of control, but I come to expect it as part of playing in the information age. Work gets pushed on me … [Read more...]
Monday, April 16, 2012
Recognizing And Respecting Feedback
Feedback is critical for success. We have ideas all the time but they have to be tested in reality. The universe has a way of giving us feedback to help us along the journey towards success. Feedback comes from many different places. The ignorant or foolish person cannot recognize this. Leaders and … [Read more...]
Monday, March 26, 2012
A Secret To Execution
Dabblers and posers create a lot of noise without substance. With so many ways to market, promote or deliver, the need for excellent execution has become a premium demand item in the new economy. People with ideas are not hard to find. Everyone has them and offers them usually in an umbrella … [Read more...]
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
The Most Important Person
The most importan person is not someone virtual via text, Twitter or calling. It is the person in front of you. It is the person you are supposed to be talking to now.Disengaging with those that are in your presence is not lost on your audience. It's an interruption and a mix-up of … [Read more...]
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Effort And Results
We are told not to confuse the two - effort and results. It is not that they are opposed to each other. One is process. The other is outcome. Results depend on effort. Effort drives results.In the thick of your daily work, there is likely a lot of waste. It's the noise from the world and the … [Read more...]
Monday, January 16, 2012
Persistence And Leadership
We live in a world of dichotomy. On the one hand, we are sold a lot of marketing enticements:It is easy Buy now, pay later You can have it now Shop what you are looking forThis may apply to buying a new Kindle on Amazon or even downloading a book when you want it. Amazon … [Read more...]
Friday, December 2, 2011
Respect And Relationships
Respect is the lubricant of healthy relationships. Our relationships are fragile when there is little trust. Thus, we can be hypersensitive to disrespect. It can keep trust from ever developing and allow for healthy relationships.The give and take in a consulting client relationship is … [Read more...]
