Creative Problem Solving
The way I see it, I’ve got three options: – Resign to the goal, even though my team can’t achieve it – Fight the goal, knowing I’m going to p*ss off my boss … but maybe I change it – Quit because I’m … Learn More
Coaching
Stop Saying “I’m Busy”
A few years ago, I had a private meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in his office at the Pentagon. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this role, it’s the #1 highest ranking officer in our military. They serve on the President’s Cabinet and are responsible for the best military in … Learn More
When to Quit
“How am I going to get 15 hours of training in this week?” I asked myself this mid-August. As I’ve shared earlier this year, I was training for a full Ironman. I was also bopping around the country delivering keynotes, working on my next book proposal, and trying to enjoy a few more summer days with my … Learn More
How to Change Your Mood
I had a pretty crappy day last week. I know, right? That doesn’t sound like me – the eternal optimist. Even so, it happened. A personal situation percolated and sent me sideways. Following that event, all I wanted to do was sit on the couch, bury my head in a bag of potato chips, and insert a wine IV into … Learn More
Reaching Your Potential
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
Unlock the Secrets of Career Advancement
Wouldn’t you like to be in the room where it happens? You know, the room where talent is being discussed, evaluated, and selected for advancement? I’ve been in these behind closed doors conversations before. I’ve heard Board Directors say “they’re not ready … yet.” And I’ve been hired to get them ready. I’ve heard CEOs … Learn More
Three Actions for Better Meetings
So … You’re holding a meeting. You just presented details regarding a new corporate-wide initiative. You’re excited because you’re finally giving the team the clarity and direction they’ve been asking for. After your 10-minute brief, you turn to the group and say, “What do you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts.” And then you … Learn More
Realize Your Potential by Being The Actual in Your Life
I love the word “potential.” It represents this unexplored part of me that is victorious in every single way. When I think about me realizing my potential, it’s a simple image: me, strutting down a beach, by myself with my head held high – I’m feeling vibrant, energized, and alive. What does your unrealized potential look … Learn More
Your Ego Isn’t Bad … Here are Three Ways to Keep it In Check
“Give your ego a name.” My friend recommended this after I shared that there are times my ego gets in the way of my best intentions. Their idea was that naming my ego would help me separate myself from the part of me that is selfish, self absorbed, and unaccountable. The part of me that screams … Learn More
Courage to Change Your Mind
I’m much more fun when I drink. At least, that’s what I’ve been told. After a few cocktails, I let my guard down, my stream of consciousness flows, and soon I’m dancing like no one’s watching (although everyone is watching and it’s quite the spectacle). To be fair: this was more common when I was … Learn More
When It’s Time to Move On
Did you have a friend in college who just loved college? Not the studying part, but the partying part – going to football games, $1 Long Island night at the bar, and frat parties? I did – we’ll call him Ty. I think he was the saddest kid on graduation day because he was saying … Learn More
Managing Negative Emotions
I spend a lot of my time observing people. I think it’s because I’m the second born in my family. Long before I could speak, I’d watch my sister’s failed attempts at trying to get her way. In my young mind, I’m sure I’d note these as “failed experiments,” and when it was my turn … Learn More
