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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…

Research shows that people are willing to work harder and for longer hours IF they are given opportunities to take initiative. In other words they don’t want to work harder for the boss’s aims, they want to work harder for THEIRS. We work hard on stuff that lights us up. If nothing lights us up then … Continue reading Initiative

Want to stick to your disciplines, whatever they are? Set up bright boundaries your mind cannot miss. "Nothing to eat after 8pm and one cheat meal a week," is a bright boundary. Every Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday the iPad seconds timer app is a bright boundary for me. There's no missing the red screen and the reps in … Continue reading Preparation…

Direct is not the same thing as demanding. Direct means knowing what you believe and stating it clearly. It means fearless in speaking the truth that needs to be said. It does not, in and of itself, carry any expectations of the other. Demanding carries an implication that my way is right and you’ll follow … Continue reading Be direct

God is constantly teaching us to trust Him. The Israelites, way back in the day, were given daily provision of manna. Every day for a freakin' long, wandering time, manna fell from heaven. Only enough for one day, however. The point? Trust the provider; the provision, not so much. What/who/why is at the top of … Continue reading Trust the provider…