Every marathon runner knows mile 20. Your legs feel like concrete. The finish line exists somewhere ahead, but your body screams for you to stop. Having completed multiple marathons and triathlons, I’ve lived this moment when the end feels simultaneously close and impossibly far away. This is exactly where your team stands right now in … Learn More
Let me ask you something: When was the last time you were fully present? Not half-listening to your kid while checking Slack. Not “relaxing” on the couch while scrolling through work emails. Not in a meeting while mentally writing your grocery list. I mean truly, completely present in one space, doing one thing, with one … Learn More
During my time in LA, I witnessed something extraordinary at a comedy club that transformed how I coach leaders. The host announced a surprise guest: George Carlin. He was conducting “spring training” – warming up material before his tour. The legend walked on stage carrying a stack of notecards, each containing a single joke. He … Learn More
I spend a considerable amount of time developing my happiness habit “stack,” which includes: While these practices have made a meaningful difference in my life, they don’t always prevent a funk. Admittingly, I’m a pretty positive, happy person … but I’m also human. I get frustrated, I get sad, and I certainty experience worry, concern. And when … Learn More
My friend has a pretty big title. She’s worked hard throughout her career to earn a President’s role in a large energy company. I’ve known her long enough to know that there are parts of the role she loves, and others she tolerates. Regarding the latter, she hates networking. Hates it. She hates getting invited … Learn More
“Come on guys, this sucks … but we’re all in this together.” I’m sure many managers are using this refrain right now. I call it motivation misery. Here’s the catch: misery isn’t motivating. There are plenty of ways to communicate to those around you that “we’re in this together” without having to remind people of the negative … Learn More
I fully believe everyone wakes up wanting to do their best. I realize, though, there are times when it feels like your colleagues and team members are doing whatever it takes just to get by – and their performance level is less than desirable. When your team members aren’t meeting expectations, it’s easy to get mad … Learn More
We don’t need leaders when things are great. We need them right now when the world feels like it’s on fire. We can all read – the economic news is making it hard for us all to focus. Added to this, our businesses are tightening belts, we’re all impacted by layoffs (if not for ourselves, a … Learn More
There are days when we don’t feel as lucky as others: When we feel down on our luck, it’s easy to simmer in our own misery and misfortune, believing that the world is conspiring against us. I can guarantee that if you want to feel depressed, hopeless, and discouraged, the world will give you evidence … Learn More
What would our world be like if … Tragic … tragic. Varying degrees of tragic, of course. I want you to think of you. You by your lonesome. You imagining all you could do if you only had … I can’t think of anything sadder than you not realizing your potential. I know it seems that it’s … Learn More
