Be Careful – When you Focus, You Filter
Have you ever watched a newborn baby take in his world? His wide eyes are looking at everything, but are not focused on anything yet. What he sees must be
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Six Ways to Deal with Distractions
Distractions happen! Do you welcome anything that breaks the routine? Or do you hate getting interrupted when you’re on a roll? It usually depends on what you’re doing and how
Think about Stress as a Verb
When I’m delivering conflict resolution training, I ask participants about the meaning of stress, They give me answers like tension, trouble, misery, or lack of control. These factors are outside
Stay Focused – You’re the Pilot
I was soaring my hang glider above Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon Coast. But I didn’t stay focused. The sun cast a sleek shadow of my thirty-foot wingspan on the
To be a Good Leader Picture Yourself Walking
No matter how busy you are as a leader, don’t picture yourself running. Show confidence as a leader by thinking like a drummer, and picture yourself walking. Have you ever
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How to Squeeze in Professional Development
Most leaders know that by lifting their people up, their business will soar. That’s the best way to grow your business. Leadership training is important, but the question is how
Six Ways to Tune Up Business Performance
Great business leaders refresh their basic leadership skills often to tune up business performance. It’s part of life-long learning. It’s part of improving…and part of being effective. You won’t have
Need to Lead on the Fly? Get Prepared!
Leadership is not for wussies! It’s not simple – nor is it stable. Sometimes you need to lead on the fly. So get ready for it. If you’re prepared for
Time Management is a Waste of Time
Forget time management! You can’t manage time. Time management is a waste of time. Leaders and teams alike are pressed for time – this scarce resource. I get many requests