Always Compete, Be the Boss, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
I hear this one quite a bit: Kids today have no common sense. I hear this one in organizations: Some of my new employees have no common sense whatsoever. You’re probably nodding in agreement now. But have you ever thought about what common sense actually is? It comes...
Always Compete, Be the Boss, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
On a recent flight out of my home airport (BNA), I found myself paying attention to the Baggage Claim sign. Since I rarely check luggage, it’s not something I look for but on this day, it stood out. Baggage Claim is that busy part of the airport where you pick up...
Be the Boss, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Professional Development
On a recent business trip to Rome, I took a tour of the Vatican museum. It was a great experience and I could see many of the pieces of art I fell in love with when I took an art history course back in 1990. The main event of course was Michelangelo’s massive fresco...
Always Compete, Be the Boss, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
Me: “Hey how are you doing today?” Other person:“Busy. Very busy.” That’s the standard response most of us give and get, isn’t it? After all, you wouldn’t tell your boss that you have nothing going on now, would you? “Busy” is a comfortable, one-size-fits-all...
Always Compete, Be the Boss, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
Recently, I began wearing a Fitbit Versa smart watch. I mainly got it because it’s getting harder and harder to see the date on my regular watch and with the Versa, I can choose from several interesting clock faces. But a side benefit is I can track how well I...
Always Compete, Be the Boss, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development, Stress Management
There are a lot of definitions on what conflict is, but the one I like best is one I heard on a recent podcast with Dr. Nate Regier. He says that conflict is the disconnect between what I want and what I’m actually experiencing. That’s different than some of the...
