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Here's another worldview of mine. Excellence requires a long look in the mirror when adversity strikes. Normal humans do so, ever so briefly. Then they look out the window and scream F*&% you or F@#$ it, to the world. Feels good.  It's NOT. Point the thumb. F$%& me. Hard on self. Not down. This is … Continue reading 2026 resolve…

Or, as Coach Wooden (the GOAT) put it “be quick, don’t hurry.” Easy to see this play out in sports. The brain starts to move faster than the body, the body starts to move faster than the play requires. So a routine ground ball turns into a booted error. Slow it down, be intentional about … Continue reading Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

Yes, it was 53 years ago when I made this sugar/flour scoop for mom. 7th grade shop class. Brought it home and presented to her like it was a masterpiece. She’s used it ever since. Still going to this day. Took this pic yesterday. Andrew put together a number of artifacts for her 100th last … Continue reading 53 years ago…

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain … Continue reading Blessed…

Client this week told me hard truth. He's going dark. Really dark. I listened. Got curious. He aint smoking, drinking, or popping pills. Good. He's ruminating. Chewing on negative thoughts. Not good. So, after listening a bit I reminded him. He knows what to do. Stuck smack dab in the middle of the "knowing/NOT doing" trap. … Continue reading Pump the brakes…

What’s the difference between a leader with a vision for change and an individual risk taker? The leader creates conditions that make it safe to take manageable risks. This goes right back to Google’s study on psychological safety. Leaders drive for change…sometimes BIG change.  AND they both do it in an iterative fashion (rather than … Continue reading Risks

Here are some statistics that don't lie. A measley 1.3% of trips in the U.S.A. are taken by bicycle. Compare and contrast with Holland where it's 25%; Germany 14%; Canada is over 2%. In America we don't find the time to ride or even walk on like so many of our NA and European neighbors. We sit... … Continue reading By George…

As I reflect back over my forty plus years as a leader in the world of work, I have many regrets. Let me tell you my biggest one. Before I do, let me explain what I most enjoyed as a CompuServe leader from 1985-2002. I am most energized by the fact that I had a … Continue reading Truer…