DO put your cart before the horse
That’s right. Don’t hold your horses. And don’t not put your cart before the horse. If you want the bottom line up front, the message of this article is simple: avoid paralysis by analysis! If you want to understand its relevance to today’s workplace and social environment, bear with me for 90 more seconds.
Nobody cares about your headline
Just kidding. I drew your attention though, didn’t I? Even with an anti-headline headline. At an elemental level, the art of communication relies on garnering just enough interest to secure somebody’s attention. This is where the headline comes into play.
All leaders possess this trait …
Within my eclectic experiences, whether in school, in work, or in my personal life, all leaders seem to possess one trait that distinguishes them from their followers, colleagues, and acquaintances. Generosity. That’s the trait. Simple, right? Very simple indeed. However, the way in which leaders practice their generosity separates them from others. Leaders are generous […]
Don’t let your HOWs cloud your WHYs (Mini Blog #1)
Many of us have heard that our WHYs will take care of our HOWs. And that’s absolutely true – when we have a vision, a mission, a purpose … whatever word you use interchangeably with your WHY … we can more easily align and execute the HOWs required to realize our WHYs. Without a WHY, […]
The Strength of Mind, Olympics Style
I love watching Olympic weightlifting. The art of lifting a heavy barbell over one’s head, for some reason, appeals to my inner sensibilities of elegant movement, precision, and strength. Not just physical strength. But mental strength … the strength of mind. Olympic weightlifters are incredibly strong, in the physical sense. However, like any other type […]