What result are you hoping to get? This is one of my favorite questions. It holds the power to give you both focus and direction. Once you’ve answered it, you’ll no longer be distracted by all the other possibilities swirling around in your head. You can begin to plan out each step, in the most … Continue reading “Why one of my favorite questions provides both focus and direction”

Are you a lumberjack—or a gardener? Weird question, I know. Stay with me; your answer determines your leadership style when correcting behavior. One of the two uses compassion and kindness. Can you guess which? A lumberjack cuts trees down to the ground with broad strokes of their ax. They swing hard and fast to clear … Continue reading “Use compassion and kindness when correcting someone”

Is your greatest weakness really a strength? It is for me. I wasn’t always an expert on time management and productivity. I bounced from career to career like a kangaroo. Then my wife said two words to me… “I’m pregnant.” When I heard this, I quickly realized something had to change. I needed stability to … Continue reading “How a great weakness can be turned into a great strength”

Are you asking the right questions? You can probably relate to the frustration of attending meetings that never seem to go anywhere. You may even notice a pattern of doing the same things over and over while making little to no progress. This can be exhausting and overwhelming. There HAS to be a better way, … Continue reading “Why asking the right questions can make a big difference”

Why wait for the future, when you can win today? A common challenge I see my consulting clients struggle with is the idea that their victory is “sometime in the future.” Instead, I encourage them to view every day as an opportunity to move forward. Each day has the potential to be a win when … Continue reading “What will make today a win for you?”