Let go of who you are, and become who you might be
Nine days ago marked the start of my favorite season — Autumn. I absolutely love feeling the temperatures cool down, the leaves changing colors, and of course taking the family to the pumpkin patch. With the start of this new season, it’s a perfect time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished through the year, and … Read more »
A group of scientists placed 5 monkeys in a cage, and in the middle they placed a ladder with bananas on top. Every time a monkey went up the ladder, the scientists soaked the rest of the monkeys with cold water. After a while, every time a monkey went up the ladder, the other monkeys … Read more »
On Sunday my son turned a year old. Time has flown by incredibly quickly, as I’m sure anyone with kids will attest to. As I got to thinking about this huge milestone in his life, I realized that I have learned a few things from this. I’d like to share them with you here. Keep … Read more »
One of the biggest problems you need to solve if you work for yourself is how to make yourself do work. The best entrepreneurs have figured it out and just pound out the work they need to do. But many others put off their dream careers, or stay in jobs they like, because they’re afraid … Read more »
Here’s something leaders in every field agree on: There is a shortage of top-flight, expertly qualified persons to fill key positions. There really is, as the saying goes, plenty of room at the top. As one executive explained, there are many almost-qualified people, but there is one success ingredient often missing. That is the ability … Read more »
Bad habits; we all got’em. You know what they are. You know you should stop. But… it’s hard. In fact, sometimes you feel downright powerless. And you’re not crazy… Research from Duke University shows 40% of what you do every day isn’t a decision — it’s a habit. The good news is there’s a guaranteed way to kill those … Read more »
I recently read D. Michael Abrashoff’s It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy, and I found it a very enjoyable read. I’d highly recommend it for anyone, but especially those in leadership positions. Abrashoff walks us through 11 fundamentals of leadership he used to turn the USS Benfold around … Read more »
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” —Samuel Beckett
The guidance on whether or not you should set resolutions for yourself at the start of a new year is a mixed bag. Some say it’s a good practice, while others say it’s a waste of time as most people fail to keep their resolutions through January. Personally, I think it’s always a great idea … Read more »
We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards?