Talk It Up! How to become a legendary conversationalist—invite others to talk more about what they care about—let the magic happen! Talk It Up! How to Make People Light Up and Never Forget You Ever met someone who walks into a room and doesn’t dominate it—but somehow elevates it? They don’t hijack the mic. They…
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 Let’s talk about that thing in your life—the soul-sucking job, the relationship that feels more…
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 the Opposite Approach Leads to Success Some people teach you what to do. Others? They teach you what never to do—by doing it with…
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’! Punctual and Positive: The Ten-Minute Trick That Outshines a Last-Minute Sprint Ever met someone who floats in on a breeze, completely composed, as if the universe personally aligned just for…
Talent Meets Perseverance: Talent + Perseverance = Success. Talent – Perseverance = Waste of Talent! Talent Is Overrated… Unless It Shows Up for Work Talent + Perseverance = Success Talent – Perseverance = Bag of Wasted Chips (crunchy, but going nowhere) Ever meet someone like Trophy Shelf Trevor? He’s got the skills, the spark,…
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 Rolling with the Punches Is Good—Dodging Them Entirely Is Better Ever feel like you’re in a nonstop sparring match in social situations? You…
Porky 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: What Nursery Rhymes Really Teach Us About Being Yourself “This little piggy went to market, This little piggy stayed home…” And then there’s that third piggy—the one who…
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? They’re not even on the same field as everyone…
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 Ever notice how toddlers ask “Why?” about 4,982 times a day? (And that’s just before snack time.) Turns out—they’re onto something. Because…
Bloom Where Planted: It’s not where you were planted, it’s how you choose to grow. Amazing what you can grow out of or into—when you choose to do so! Bloom Where You’re Planted—But Don’t Be Afraid to Transplant Ever seen a tiny plant pushing through a crack in the sidewalk? No premium soil. No…
Invisible Battles, Visible Support: Those who have been ‘there’ recognize the struggle no one else sees in one who is ‘there’—and will be ‘there’ for them! Be that pillar of strength for others. Invisible Battles, Visible Support: Be the Pillar of Strength Some struggles are easy to spot—a flat tire, spilled coffee, or that…
Committee Conundrum: Where brilliant minds unite to perfect the art of collective inaction—break free and be the lone wolf of progress! Committee Conundrum: Break Free and Lead Progress Ever watched a group of brilliant people gather to solve a problem—only for absolutely nothing to happen? Welcome to the Committee Conundrum—where great ideas go to:…