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 […]
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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 […]
The Leader’s Role: Defining Reality and Driving Results
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” ~ Max de Pree This powerful quote by Max de Pree highlights the multifaceted role of a leader. Defining reality isn’t about creating a fantasy world; it’s about understanding the current […]
The Accountability Advantage: How Tracking Your Efforts Drives Exponential Growth
“What is measured improves. What is measured and reported back exponentially improves.” This simple principle has a profound impact on performance, whether you’re an Olympic athlete or a business professional. Consider a study of Olympic-level figure skaters. When they trained on their own, they averaged 60 jumps and spins per hour. But when their coach […]
Up Your Work Game? Get Moving!
What the Research Found 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, including job […]
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
Update: A second, expanded edition of Willing To Eager is in the works. Do you have a story of turning adversity into fuel, or know someone who does? I’d love to hear it for the next edition. Email info@winningtheday.blog. So this just happened… my granddaughter was born yesterday (Maggie Rose), and Willing To Eager was […]
Desire, Sentiment, And Problem Solving
My friends over at 1000 Watt recently completed some original research on home ownership with Millennials and older Gen Z individuals. 600 participated and were made up of 24% living with family and 76% renting independently. Despite the daunting reality of high rates and high prices and the corresponding cultural awareness of an affordability crisis, […]
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 […]
Decide!
“Each and every day is a given choice. To start over, move forward, change directions. All you have to do is decide.” ~ Tere Arigo Why Deciding Matters Most of us aren’t stuck because we lack options. We’re stuck because we haven’t chosen one. Every day you put off a decision, you pay for it […]