This morning, I was inspired by a conversation about ‘Good’ vs. ‘Great’ on a team call. It reminded me of Jim Collins’ classic book, ‘Good to Great.’ As you plan the year ahead, let’s all strive for greatness. Great organizations don’t just follow the crowd; they innovate and create new paths. They set the standard […]
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4 Steps to Crush the Rest of 2024 and Beyond
4 Steps to Crush the Rest of 2024 and Beyond: The S.N.A.K. Framework As we sprint toward the end of 2024 and gear up for a new year, it’s the perfect time to reassess our goals and strategies. Think about the S.N.A.K. framework to help you make the most of the remaining months and set […]
A One-Degree Shift: The Power of Small Actions
A One-Degree Shift: The Power of Small Action Have you ever considered the impact of a tiny change? A seemingly insignificant adjustment can lead to significant, long-term consequences. A Flight Path to Incremental Change I was reminded of this concept during a flight from DFW to LAX. Glancing at the flight information display, I was […]
Overcoming the Paralysis of Analysis: From Knowledge to Action
Overcoming the Paralysis of Analysis: From Knowledge to Action Have you ever found yourself caught in a cycle of endless learning, yet struggling to take action? This phenomenon, often referred to as the “paralysis of analysis,” can hinder progress in both personal and professional endeavors. I found myself in a similar situation, preparing for a […]
The Perfect Day
The “Perfect Day!” In this classic exercise, you write out your idealized, perfect day in great detail, beginning with what time you get up and what you have for breakfast, continuing through what you do for each hour of the day and who you talk to. The more detail you can add to the plan, […]
Facing The Giants
It’s TOUGH out there. Facing the Giants. Have you seen it? It’s the story of a high school football team with nothing going for them, personally or as a team. Yet, despite all odds, they end up winning the state championship. How is that even possible? Five Lessons From the Giants Don’t write off a […]
Your System?
Saturday thinking… “A business system will produce what a business system will produce. Nothing less, nothing more.” Not happy with your results, month to date or year to date? Look at your systems and adjust, tweak, and innovate until you get the results you desire and deserve. Then rinse, lather, and repeat. Be hard on […]
Motion vs. Action
Today’s mindset: “Being in motion and taking action sound similar, yet they are different.” Motion is when you’re busy doing something, but that task will never produce an outcome by itself. Action, on the other hand, is the type of behavior that will get you a result. If I outline 20 ideas for articles I […]
Distractions vs. Focus: Who Wins?
Distractions. Does anyone have those? In a world of endless pings, alerts and “quick questions,” your most prized resource is your attention. Protect it like it matters, because it does. What if we didn’t fight distraction? What if we just made it irrelevant? Accept, Reflect, Redirect You won’t eliminate distractions. The phone will buzz. A […]
Beneficial or Harmful?
I was reflecting today that many things in life and business can be beneficial or harmful depending on how they are used or managed: Fire, when contained and controlled, provides warmth, cooks our food, and serves many other beneficial purposes. However, when uncontained, it becomes dangerous, costly, and destructive. Water in the right amount keeps us […]