Simple and grateful

I am grateful for the past year in many facets and having spent some time reflecting on the time and discussions with many of you, I am making minor adjustments for the year ahead. While my goal is to share personal experiences that benefit others, I may write them so...

Central to the role

Too often, we encounter failure not through will, intent, or effort but rather due to a lack of clarity. It often happens when we flounder after being ambiguous in setting expectations and ones related to roles. If we can only state what your job is. It applies to...

Broken word

It is not uncommon for us to give instructions or input with the best intentions yet leave the other person feeling disconnected, undervalued, and disappointed. Have you ever told someone you will do it right now or that it will be completed soon, only to end up...

Yes, at what cost

‘Yes’ implies you have said no to something else. What do we give up in return for each opportunity that we say yes to? The proverbial yes person rarely, if ever, comes out on top. The abundance one takes on merely suggests that you will fail or be less...

Tradeoffs

You may want it all, but it’s unlikely that you can. It usually comes down to choice. We often admire individuals for what we believe they have in their lives. We think they have it all only to discover later they, too, are lacking in some aspect. Our...