Want to change the world? Ready for your big mission? Really? Think about how you react when someone asks you—or worse, tells you!—to change. Now imagine yourself saying “Go change!” to 7 billion people. Are you sure ready for their reactions? Change is big time stuff. No matter your mission, if you’re serious about creating [...]
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You’re busy. You’re stressed. And it’s time to bring your A-game. Here are 10 tips for getting yourself grounded, focused, and ready to crush: Breathe. It doesn’t get any simpler than this. Breathing slows things down and gets me past that fight-or-flight instinct so I can get focused. Take a shower. For best results, I [...]
I love my job. I get to talk to great people, call them out on their BS, and get thanked for it. Last week, I heard this from a client: “My boss slashed my budget but wants the same level of performance next year even though I’m down 20% in my staffing level. Doesn’t she [...]
How to Succeed in a World (Seemingly) Hell Bent on Self-Destruction. That’s the working title for my next book, which is now officially underway. This week and next, I’m looking for your help. Each day, as I give a quick overview of a new chapter from the book-to-be, I’m hoping you’ll ping me with comments, [...]
Abstract: A creative, somewhat funny way of assessing the pressure of a moment.
Abstract: Success looks different for everyone… but it feels the same for all of us. Here is an overview of what success feels like and a model for creating successful—Magic—moments.
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