Killer plan

Planning is an essential part of the success of most complex or even simple initiatives. It defines what’s important, instills ownership, recognizes sequence and timing, and can provide inertia. The very same asset is a killer. Chocolate is good, but too much...

A fresh canvas

An artist appreciates that there may be times when the original vision for the art is not necessarily evolving as intended. The color palette does not work, the shape is not forming, the music does not match the words.  While an option may be to try and remedy...

Perception and perspectives

When we give our opinion and share our thoughts, we are offering our perspective. Some perspectives are worth far more than others. Perspectives come with diverse experiences, skills, and viewpoints and are not equal in value. Some perspectives may even be...

Work and hard

The expressions ‘work hard’ and ‘hard work’ have very different meanings.  They stir up differing sentiments, one more favorable than the other. When someone is known to work hard, we often admire.  It suggests that that effort is required, and we look upon it as...

The worst of times are the best of times

Having one’s back against the wall is not something we relish or wish upon ourselves. We feel anxious, concerned, fearful, and desperate. Yet, in extreme situations that require us to make decisions of survival, we bypass or shorten this state of tension and move...