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Life flies by fast, and I am a firm believer in disrupting the norms so you can grow and keep maximizing fun while you work hard. If you are in the grind, here are some tips and tools to help you take care of business so you can go big on your fun!

It’s tempting to use your instincts on people when hiring. People can be very persuasive and likeable, but that’s not always the best qualifier for getting the job done. You are hoping that their results will match up to their promises. You are guessing. The cost of a bad hire is both painful and aContinue reading “Don’t Make Bad Hires”

When you have to deliver on requirements definition for technology and software projects, it is critical that you consider all the stakeholders involved for their input, buy-in and consideration. This includes: If you design and drive requirements alone, you may be missing both overt and nuanced requirements that may be costly to fix later. Furthermore,Continue reading “Consult Stakeholders for Requirements Definition”

If you find yourself getting toasted from your workload, dealing with people or stretching beyond your comfort zone, here are some tips for managing your work energy wisely.

I am always looking to grow. I have a system for pushing on my knowledge, and I thought I would share with you so you can build your own process from these nuggets. Here are practices you can incorporate:

Delegating sounds attractive to leverage your time; however, depending on who you are handing off to, you may have missed expectations. Based on our profiling at Culture Index, understanding how autonomous someone is will dictate the difference between delegating with more clarity and effectiveness. You may notice, for example, a team member who is alwaysContinue reading “Delegating With Direction”

Sunset on Lake Dillon We have been enjoying family this summer! The picture above is taken while hanging with Sonya’s sister and brother-in-law. We hiked in with backpack chairs, some wine and a speaker. The time was simple and relaxing while sharing some laughs together. We hiked back in the dark. Last week Sonya and I flew to Oklahoma to visit our son, Isaac who is selling door-to-door with Vivint. We spent some time with our dear friends, the Brooks, and then headed to Dallas for some…

PCH to Big Sur – Bixby Bridge Hearing the rhythm of the ocean waves sure does refresh the heart and mind. Sonya and I traveled through California this month, starting in Laguna Beach for a few nights, watching a friend perform at The Comedy Store in LA and eating incredible Korean BBQ at Quarters, and then traveling up the PCH through Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, San Luis Obispo, Cambria, Ragged Point, and ending at Carmel by the Sea. We were grateful to just lay on the sand or look out the…

Sonya and I have been married 26 years today! We are having fun, in love and looking at what is next. We just got back from 8 days in California starting in Laguna Beach, where we relaxed and took in God’s restorative beauty on the beach. We headed up the Pacific Coast Highway and sawContinue reading “My Wife Makes My Life Rich”

Don Dalrymple Management Consultant Teeing up with friends at Keystone Ranch golf course! Hi, Summer in the mountains feels healthy and soul refreshing! I’m out hiking, playing tennis and hitting some rounds of golf with friends. I enjoy my friends and family for laughs, nature and fun. It’s hard to stay fresh, creative and energized when there’s just the grind. The work will always be there. But, to play the long game, I have to reset. I have learned a lot about my rhythms and protecting my…