Always Compete, Be the Boss, Boss On, Boss Up, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Goal Setting, Management Development, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
“It’s just like riding a bike.” How many times have you heard that one? Do you remember the first time you rode your bike? I can’t, but then again I’m in my mid 50s. But, if you told me to ride one, I could do it. And, not just because I ride a spin bike at the...
Always Compete, Boss On, Boss Up, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Management Development, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
As The Boss, you continually face unpleasant tasks. Sometimes it’s all you can do to venture outside the office or cubicle to handle something you’d rather not deal with. But that never works. Problems don’t sort themselves out. You’ve probably discovered that...
Be the Boss, Book Reviews, Boss On, Boss Up, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Management Development, Professional Development
Which Boss would you rather have: #1: The screamer who gets in everybody’s business and can be a tyrant? Or #2: The wimp who hides while chaos and conflict run rampant? In my experience, Boss #2 is the worst. Why? Boss #1 already has the drive, they just lack the...
Always Compete, Be the Boss, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Management Development, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
Fewer places on earth are more frustrating to do business with than the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Your low expectations are met with an even lower level of enthusiasm when you enter the building and are put in multiple queues before getting service. That...
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...
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...
