The next thing. Isn’t that it? It sounds simple. It is simple. But it’s hard. It’s simple and hard. The ability to be clear about the next thing is not common. Most people you encounter dialogue or procrastinate around decisions and actions that could be made quickly. In other words, there’s not a lot ofContinue reading “All You Have to Think About”
Category Archives: Leadership
Don’t Be the Bottleneck
It’s hard to do business with people that are disorganized. And the truth is that we have an enormous amount of options in this economy to find alternatives. Everyone is trying to get something done and we rely on others in communications and actions to move along the projects we are pursuing, whether that isContinue reading “Don’t Be the Bottleneck”
Leveling Up
Nothing lasts forever. And today, that’s especially true. It can be unsettling to always be on the move when the temptation is to rest on your laurels. Noone cares about you more than you. And it’s important to take complete ownership of your own personal growth, development and opportunities. You have to continually beContinue reading “Leveling Up”
An Important Thought to Have
I think a lot about how to make someone’s experience world-class. It’s fun. I’ve had a lot of meetings, calls and project work in the last week with clients, team members and partners. It’s important to me that I add a little bit more in my interactions and experiences. I think life and business areContinue reading “An Important Thought to Have”
The Goal of Your System
If you are sitting comfortably, there’s not much incentive to improve your systems. However, disruptors such as technology, competition and atrophy (i.e., Groupon), may force your hand to get your systems more efficient. I’ve been sharing out various books around the area of business growth and efficiency lately. A classic I would recommend if youContinue reading “The Goal of Your System”
Be Careful How You Grow in 2018
New Years always feels so fresh with anticipation. We close the books for the previous year and reconnected with friends and family over the holidays. Then there is this new outlook of opportunities. Exciting. I am thinking about a lot of different fronts for growth, as are many people I know. Growing revenue. GrowingContinue reading “Be Careful How You Grow in 2018”
Give Up the Hustle
It’s not that you need to hustle to survive, it’s that you seek the hustle to thrive, and still at the expense of yourself and others. ~ DHH, Basecamp As we are closing the year, I do want to encourage readers and clients, as I have for many years, to give up the grind. MostContinue reading “Give Up the Hustle”
These Are Never a Waste of Time
My days, like many of yours, are jammed with demands that relentlessly pull at me. It’s not hard to simply jump into the chaos and push forward on every front. It can feel productive, but often times it is simply reactive. And, if I’m not careful, I’m simply treading water. I have a lot ofContinue reading “These Are Never a Waste of Time”
Asymmetry Can Bite You
Have you ever assumed something about someone and been surprised? Assumptions can bite you in the butt pretty fast if you are not careful. I like to be surprised all the time. And I don’t like to make assumptions. One thing I do assume is that any person or opportunity I engage has asymmetry. There isContinue reading “Asymmetry Can Bite You”
Managing Projects with Speed and Clarity
It is truly dizzying to work in the connected economy. Information is swirling and so easy to create, distribute and push around. Most people did not go to classes on how to do project work or collaborate like a master. No, the world simply moves and we self-select in our roles, standards and work. IfContinue reading “Managing Projects with Speed and Clarity”
