The most important question? “What do you really really want?” This Is really the second most important question. Say what?! The more important question is: “What are willing to give up to get it?” Are you willing to give up chill time for gym time? Are you willing to trade busy work for prospecting, business […]
Category: Mindset
Onward and Upward.
“Onward and upward” is a mindset that requires a few key ingredients: optimism, empathy, curiosity and action. Optimism is the ability to overcome adversity despite the circumstances. Empathy is the ability to understand situations from another’s perspective with no judgment. The ability to choose to respond rather than to react. Curiosity. To be effective be […]
Multitasking
Research by the University of London reveals that our IQ drops by five to 15 points when we are multitasking. In his book, Your Brain at Work, David Rock explains that performance can decrease by up to 50% when a person focuses on two mental tasks at once. And research led by legendary Stanford University […]
Be The Voice Of Reason
A favorite and a classic. Human nature craves the exchange of information. When that exchange turns unproductive try this 4 step approach: Understand the difference between valid information and gossip. If gossip nip it in the bud If gossip change the subject If gossip confront the individual Keep the strategies above in mind so when […]
Doing The Right Thing
One of my lawyer friends quoted Carl Sandburg today: “If the facts are against you, argue the law. If the law is against you, argue the facts. If the law and the facts are against you, pound the table and yell like hell.” My take? Doing the right thing is always the right thing and […]
What I Learned About Business In My Golf Lesson
I was reviewing some golf lesson notes and thinking this applies to business, hobbies, and life, yes?! Thoughts precede motion. Visualize what you want (see it, feel it, trust it). Manage your mental state & those things that get you ready to perform at your best. Being comes first; doing second (who do you need […]
Up Your Work Game? Get Moving!
Up Your Work Game? Get Moving! In a recent HBR article, professors Bonnie Cheng and Yolanda Li conducted original research on how physical exercise impacts outcomes in the workplace. The benefits of physical activity on general well-being are widely acknowledged, yet there has been a lack of research on how it impacts outcomes at work, […]
Conquer Your “I Don’t Feel Like It” Moments: Using Your Imagination for Business Success
Ever hit a wall where you just can’t seem to get motivated, even when you know you need to? There’s a powerful technique, rooted in research on addiction, that can help you overcome these moments and achieve your goals: Functional Imagery Training (FIT). FIT is a psychological technique that uses your imagination and all your […]
Willing To Eager
So this just happened… my granddaughter was born yesterday (Maggie Rose), and Willing To Eager was finally published. Please, but not satisfied: Several months behind schedule; looking at it now so many things I would improve. That means there will be a second expanded edition with many more success stories – from many of you […]
It’s Not Over Until You Win!
Some of you know I recently relocated to be closer to family, and we’ve been checking out various gyms in the area. One location we visited has a basketball court with a saying written on the wall, “It’s Not Over Until You Win!” That reminded me of a blog I did a while back (re-posted […]