Misguided motivation

Why do we do things the way we do them?  While saying ‘because that is the way we have always done it,’ does not in any way reflect a growth mindset and progression in one’s thinking or development. Equally dissatisfying is the proverbial response, ‘because that is...

Carrot or stick

At times, certain stimuli are required to achieve the desired outcomes. At times it may be an incentive, others it may be a penalty, or possibly both. The carrot is a wonderful incentive.  If you attain certain targets, you will get a bonus, a promotion, or both With...

Simple rules

Rules exist to guide and provide clarity for engagement. Unfortunately, we tend to think of them as those that apply to society, organizations, and games where multiple people interact.  While those do exist and have value, the rules we apply to ourselves are...

Point of distinction

People who are doing some amazing things, creatives of brilliance, pioneers, adventurers, explorers, who are taking a risk, and searching and constantly looking to make a difference in what they do.  Most seek validation, and in an instant, that can change for the...

Expectations and disappointment

Disappointment is an emotion we feel when something does occur as we had hoped for. Inevitably we had some expectations Where should the disappointment lay: In the outcome or our expectations? Without expectations, is there disappointment?...