Paying attention
About 15 years ago, I noticed that I had a choice for what I paid attention to, and that it made a fundamental difference. Here’s a recent example: In connection […]
The power of accountability
Most people resist the word “accountability.” This poor term has been so beaten and battered over the last 20 years that nobody wants to talk about it anymore – much […]
Accountability
I’m glad you’re still reading this. Many people find the word “accountability” so threatening that they don’t even want to think about it. Let’s start with the basic concept. When […]
“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. […]
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. […]
Your unique journey
During the last 40 years, it became popular to build up children’s self-esteem by telling them they had infinite potential, unlimited opportunity. “You can do anything you want!” In a […]
Facing Obstacles by Building from Possibilities
For many years, I fell into a trap: Working on problems. What’s wrong with that? Well, think about this: A problem is something that’s defined by your situation, or by […]
The way you talk about work
“This is a terrible place to work!” “My boss is an idiot!” “I hate my job!” We hear these complaints all the time, and we know how it affects us […]
Celebrating the past
Our culture focuses on the future. We seek out what’s new and fresh, always wanting to have novel experiences. But there’s a lot to be learned from the past. Read […]