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A Simple Formula for Achievement

There appears to be a massive achievement gap in our country.  The large number of people that have a big ...

The First (and Hardest) Step

Most people who are struggling and want to improve their situation aren’t lacking vision.   While they may not know the ...

Have a Plan Z, Your Dream Plan – Not Just a Plan B

Plan Z ... Chances are your parents instructed you to always have Plan B. We all are familiar with this ...

Take Responsibility For Setbacks, Not Just Successes

The dog ate my homework ... Jan was furious she didn’t get that big promotion. “I deserved it,” she complained. ...

Unpack Your Challenges to Solve Them

“I could never do that.” “This is impossible.” “There are a million obstacles.” When facing a serious challenge, it’s easy ...

Walk The Walk

“Our greatest strength is our people,” the CEO boldly proclaims at an all-company meeting. “We treat each other with respect ...

When Your Fear Holds Back Your Creative Thinking

“I have an idea” vs. “I have a concern.” In meetings, what do you suppose the ratio is at your ...

Contagious

The sneeze of your seatmate on an airplane sends a bolt of disgust through your mind. “Now I’m going to ...

The Math of Worrying

Think about how much time you spend fretting about what might happen.  Those deer-in-the-headlights moments are not only agonizing but ...

7 Deadly Sins of Leadership

With mounting pressure and competitive tension, you may be seduced into sloppy leadership patterns that can ultimately hurt your business.  ...