As busy as you choose
Everyone claims that they’re busy, and now we’re in search of even stronger superlatives. “Crazy busy!” “Going absolutely nuts!” But of course, you know the truth. We all have the […]
The joy of doing
Many coaches like to focus on the distinction between doing and being. The idea is that society tends to place value on what you DO, but that’s only one dimension. […]
In the moment
We talk a lot about making things better for the future. That’s a good thing. But with that focus, we tend to disregard what’s going on right here and now. […]
Ten ways to rebuild your energy
I don’t know about you, but there’s some days I can hardly get myself out of bed. The prospect of yet another day of pointless work…. Or I get out […]
A Springtime Attitude
Here at the foot of the Rockies in Colorado, spring is definitely arriving. We need more rainfall, to be sure, but the trees and flowers are budding. It’s so nice […]
Playing is good!
When did we get so darned serious? Yeah, things are rough. There’s a lot of stress, a lot to worry about. Work never ends – if you’re lucky enough to […]
Public speaking with zero preparation
It happens. Here you are in the store, and you run across a friend. She’s with another person, and makes the connection that perhaps the two of you might be […]
10 incredible team-building trips you wish your company would do
I got a note from a reader pointing me to this Bschool blog post: 10 Incredible Team-Building Trips You Wish Your Company Would Do. Of course, these examples are so […]
Have a rejuvenating lunch break!
I’ve seen more and more people for whom the concept of a lunch break has effectively disappeared. There’s so much to do, and spending time on a break seems like […]
What we can learn from Autumn
I’m a big fan of the yearly weather cycle. Here in Colorado, we have seasons which are quite distinct from each other. As we head into autumn, we see that […]