Why now

We’re surrounded by people who want results. But wanting isn’t the same as achieving. Achievement isn’t magic. It follows predictable patterns that research consistently confirms. Angela Duckworth’s work on “grit” shows that...

Win the room

“What’s our strategy again?” I asked this question to three different teams last week. Three different companies. Three different industries. Similar responses: awkward silence, vague generalities, and conflicting answers. In one manufacturing...

Precision targets

Most people choose the wrong targets. Your carefully crafted goals either propel you forward or anchor you in place. The difference? Precision. Vague goals create vague results. Precise goals create focused action. What happens when you invest 10 minutes refining each...

Goals with teeth

Clear direction beats wishful thinking. When goals lack teeth, teams drift. John Doerr knew this when he introduced OKRs at Google, saying “Ideas are easy. Execution is everything.” Goals without precision become pleasant suggestions—easily ignored when...

Chaos tax

We crave order but create chaos. Then wonder why our days feel scattered. Chaos isn’t free. It compounds with interest, demanding payment in lost focus, missed opportunities, and depleted energy. The solution isn’t external. It starts with honest...