Changing It or Choosing It: If you’re not changing it, you’re choosing it—but if you are changing it, you’re losing it—to gain something better. Growth loves a good swap! Changing It or Choosing It: The Swap That Growth Loves You know that thing in your life that drives you nuts? The job that makes you…
Lessons in Reverse: Some of my best teachers unknowingly showed me how to achieve better results—by doing the OPPOSITE of what they did. I salute them! Lessons in Reverse: How Doing the Opposite Can Lead to Better Results Some lessons are taught, others are demonstrated. And then there are those valuable gems of wisdom…
Punctual And Positive: Ten minutes early beats one minute late. Plus, it gives you time to say ‘howdy’ and catch up on what’s ‘great’! Ten Minutes Early: The Magic Trick for Less Stress and More Connection Ever noticed how some folks glide into a room looking relaxed and ready while others stumble in, breathless,…
Talent Meets Perseverance: Talent + Perseverance = Success. Talent – Perseverance = Waste of Talent! Talent is Overrated: Why Perseverance is the Real Key to Success Ever met someone who’s ridiculously talented but somehow never quite makes it? Or someone with seemingly average skills who, against all odds, rises to the top? That, my…
Navigating Social Interactions: To roll with the punches is good—to stop doing things that make people want to punch you is better! How to Stop Getting (Socially) Punched in the Face Ever feel like you’re constantly dodging metaphorical punches in social situations? You smile through gritted teeth, let things roll off your back, and…
Perspectives: The 3rd little piggy had roast beef—not all piggies are vegetarians. And some do go wee-wee-wee all the way home—deal with it! Porky Perspectives: Why Not All Piggies Are the Same (And That’s Okay) Let’s talk about piggies. You know, the ones from the nursery rhyme? “This little piggy went to market, this little piggy…
Champion’s Playbook: Play your own game—do what you do best. Make your own rules—from experience. Quit when you’re ahead—walk away a champion! Champion’s Playbook: The Art of Winning on Your Terms Some people play to win. Others play not to lose. But the real champions? Oh, they’re out there playing their own game. Success isn’t…
Want to Lead?—Effective leaders are known by the questions they ask rather than the statements they make. Start asking smarter questions! Lead with Curiosity: Why Great Leaders Ask More and Talk Less Why Do Leaders Sound Like Toddlers? Ever been around a toddler? They ask “why” about 4,982 times a day. (And that’s just…