Will I Ever Learn?

Will I Ever Learn?

Stress and pressure are crazy things. They can drive us into our default hard-wired nature faster than just about anything else. And in my case, that most often means I end up moving too fast, making decisions too quickly, and winding up operating with some level of...
The Power of the Pause…

The Power of the Pause…

Everybody thinks and everybody talks. But we all have preferences for the order in which we’d like to do those things. Those preferences are hard-wired into us. Regardless of those preferences, we can all occasionally benefit from the power of the pause. Taking a...
How Will You Rate Yourself?

How Will You Rate Yourself?

It’s that time of the year. The hustle, the bustle, the mad rush. Getting swept along in the holiday mania can happen all too easily. And before we know it, it’s New Year’s Eve and we’re taking stock of the year. How will you rate yourself? The loudest voices...
The Mental List

The Mental List

It’s easy to get caught up in the rush at this time of year. All sorts of holidays are just around the corner with their traditional busyness and chaos. Many organizations ramp up into high gear, trying to finish projects and deliverables before the calendar year...
Stay at the Table

Stay at the Table

I was sitting with a new group recently. We got on the topic of uncomfortable conversations. People react in a variety of interesting ways to them. Those reactions reflect hard wiring, personality, and life experiences, as well as the culture of your organization. It...