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The root word for intuition is a Latin word, intuitio or intueri, meaning “to look at.” Vision, in other words. Intuition and vision are etymologically linked. Most leaders rely on their intuition when it comes to the next step in their vision, when they're deciding where to go next. Many leaders, when asked to describe … Continue reading Intuition

Client practice this week. Dude told me he hoped he could make x, y, and z happen. Stopped him immediately. With that mindset it's never gonna happen, I told him. Asked him if he knew who Kit Carson was. He did not. Told him Kit's story. Thought and action were one and the same to … Continue reading Hope so…

Writing is a skill, just like any other. There are different ways to hone that skill and different ways to use the tool of writing. One of my clients is learning to write in a whole new way -  he's learning to write purely for himself. Not for how it'll be perceived, or what he's … Continue reading Writing

Yesterday, Littlest, Slo, and Jmo joined Peej, Blondie, and me for some core work in the early morning. It was solid work. 9:09 Peej, Blondie, and I departed for a 27 mile ride in 35 degree sunshine. Was epic. First ride of the year. Peej is 49 and a stud cyclist. He pulled Blondie and … Continue reading Make it a great ride…

These are the defining attributes of PA (productive action).  Trying to be more vocal on the field aint it.  Trying to lose weight? Nope. That aint it.  7 lbs lighter in four weeks? Good start. Break it down. Down two pounds this week. Down another two next week. Down two more the week after and … Continue reading Specific, concrete, and actionable…

Autonomy is related to a whole host of desirable traits - inner drive, long-term motivation, independence, confidence, increased executive function. All things we want in our children and on our team. With both, it's largely dependent on the leader's ability to step back. If you want a team with more of those traits, stop constantly … Continue reading Autonomy

George Washington was a stud leader way back in the day. His finest moment, however, is rarely studied. The continental army was due wages. Been going on for years. The leaders said no bueno. Enough. Organized a mutiny. One of GW's trusted leaders let him in on the insurrection. So, GW showed up and gave … Continue reading By George, he got it…