A Small Shift to Ask More Powerful Questions
Typewriters with ribbons, developed in the 1950s, were excellent…
What You *Have* to Do or What You *Get* to Do
What are you thinking about when you are thinking about the things…
Your New Idea Is Not Where You Think It Is
In the 1950s, in rural Oklahoma, at a place called Robbers Cave,…
Vulnerability Is Courage, Is Impact
Here’s an idea that might be slowing you down. Do you ever…
How to Recognize the Mindset of Your Company
Think of a time in your life when you were doing something…
Why Successful People Don't Believe in Comparisons
"Comparison is the death of joy."
- Mark Twain
I don't mean…
Why the Best Leaders Reward Defiance
In 1959 the Revolutionaries finally forced the Cuban president,…
Better Decisions Begin with More Beautiful Questions
Recently our family traveled to the Virgin Islands for a vacation.…
Snap Out of the Trance of Unworthiness
The 13-year old boys walked off the field kicking dirt and shaking…
A Mental Trick to Achieving Your Big Goals
O, the places you will go! In this season of graduation and…
A Trick to Avoid Frustration and Stress
Someone in a big SUV, talking on the phone, oblivious to everyone…
No, Time is Not Money
How would you answer these questions?
Would you prefer a…
The Work of Confidence
People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years…
What's Possible When We Are Not Afraid
"The thing I fear most is fear."
- Michel de Montaigne, 1580
Corruption,…
You. Put It in Your Work.
Are you funny? Sarcastic? Witty? A dog lover? Maybe your passion…
Believe in Your Goals, but Earn Your Gifts
You've probably heard of the Pygmalion effect. It's when people…
Being Available Is Not the Same as Being Engaged
Many things we chase after in our lives are elastic. The amount…
The Words You Use Can Change Your Life
Our words matter. We can lose more weight, save more money, smile…
Do You Know When to Disobey?
What if your boss asks you to do something you think is wrong?…
Do You Have a Job or a Calling?
There’s nothing quite so inspiring as seeing someone embrace…