Making Sense of Sandy Hook
There is no making sense of the tragedy at Sandy Hook or other past, present, and future tragedies. Reasons help but they don’t make sense of something. It helps to say the gunman… Continue reading
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The Two Types of People in the World
There are two types of people in the world, dreamers and doers. Lazy dreamers are useless. Avoid them. The way to matter is doing what matters. Dreamless doers are anchors. Reject them. The… Continue reading
12 Ways to Thrive Under Stress
Talking about stress is stressful. It’s one more problem to solve. But, ignoring it never resolves it. Stress builds up. Disproportionate reactions indicate stress build-up. Mary says, “Would you mind handing me that… Continue reading
Six Secrets to the Power of Seeing
My friends complain, “I waved but you didn’t wave back.” Or, “I spoke but you didn’t hear me.” Ever walk down the hall and not make eye contact with employees? If you’re oblivious, you’re oblivious. Second-rate leaders… Continue reading
The Simple Path to Extraordinary Excellence
Many talk about excellence because it’s the thing to do. Others dance on the high edge of average unwilling to take the leap. Excellence shimmers like a mirage teasing in the distance. Good is… Continue reading
When You Love the Old Boss and Hate the New
New bosses are troubling when the old one was great. You loved the old boss. So what? It doesn’t matter. Resist the new to your own peril. Comparing the new with the old is self-defeating. Keep preferences… Continue reading