The vista awaits

In 1953, Edmund Hillary didn’t just appear at Everest’s peak. Before the famous summit, he spent years climbing smaller peaks in New Zealand. Tenzing Norgay made six attempts before reaching the top. They understood something we often forget – mastery...

Clear goals or empty promises?

“What gets measured gets managed” – Peter Drucker wasn’t wrong. But what if we’re measuring the wrong things? A Stanford study found that 87% of employees feel their performance reviews don’t capture their true contribution....

The mirage of the finish line

We’re often fixated on the finish line—that big, hairy, audacious goal. Yet that focus can be overwhelming for individuals and teams alike. It is fairly standard practice for ultra-distance runners not to focus on the finish line as they compete but rather to...

Success: Measured or imagined

What’s your yardstick for success? Measurable metrics? Client feedback? Financial data? Or just a vague feeling of accomplishment? Not all information is created equal. Relying on gut feelings without tangible benchmarks is a recipe for underperformance. On...

The definitive list

We’re bombarded with “definitive” lists: Top 10 Habits of Successful People, 5 Must-Do Steps for Career Growth, The Ultimate Guide to… well, everything. These articles provoke thought and offer clarity, but should we accept them as gospel? Even...