Becoming world class
In Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers: The Story of Success, he stated that to achieve mastery in an area, it generally takes about 10,000 hours of serious learning, practice, and skill […]
You can’t manage time
When you think about it, “time management” is a ridiculous concept. Time always has been, and will continue to be, impossible to manage. Each of us is given 24 hours […]
“This Problem” or “That Problem”? A Matter of Perspective
Let me have you ponder the difference between these two questions: “Why is this problem important?” “Why is that problem important?” It’s a pretty subtle distinction, but potentially quite crucial. […]
When getting visibility is a good thing
The word “visibility” has gotten a bit of a bad rap inside organizations. I’ve seen it associated with concepts of playing politics, whitewashing, and generally creating a false image. If […]
Having a larger goal gives you freedom
Why bother with a big goal? That’s an interesting question, actually, because focusing on your life or career goals can be a bit of work. It’s much easier to just […]
Having a larger goal gives you motivation
The term Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) was introduced by James Collins and Jerry Porras in 1996. It’s a powerful concept. It’s one thing to have a goal that’s practical. […]
Giving to get
How do you convince people to like you and give you a break?Here’s a core principle of human behavior, so simple: When people receive something they value, they’re more inclined […]
Tips on how to be motivated
No matter how much I know I need to do some things, it’s a pain. I have to wash the dishes, but nothing much is going to happen if I […]
How to build a personal brand inside a company
There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about the importance of creating a personal brand. I first came across the idea in an article by Tom Peters in […]
How to Use Influence to Your Advantage
I can think of a million ways to “fix” other people around me. They’re just all so messed up, aren’t they? Here’s the brutal truth: That’s not the way the […]