Do you every wish you could have a do-over? I have, many times. For example, I have wished I could start the conversation differently with my wife in a way that validated her feelings instead of going on the defensive. In golf, a do-over is called a mulligan. I know a real golfer does not... Continue Reading →
The Four Essential Food Groups for Leaders
On Thursday, I had the privilege to take part in a leadership development conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud, hosted by Dan Rockwell, A.K.A. Leadership Freak. The conference call focused on Henry's upcoming new book: Boundaries for Leaders: Results, Relationships and Being Ridiculously in Charge. Dan moderated the discussion, and Henry discussed concepts from Boundaries for Leaders, including several... Continue Reading →
Two Keys for a Successful Year
“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own.” (Dr. Albert Ellis) This statement illustrates an important principle for success this year: Make Things Happen Having a successful year, living well and accomplishing worthwhile goals are majorly dependent on one thing: YOU making things happen! Each of... Continue Reading →
Leader Impact 5: Predictions for 2013
I have compiled a list of some of the best blogs on predictions and trends for 2013 in the five topics I write about: Live Well, Love Deeply, Learn Continuously, Lead Courageously and Leave a Legacy. So, without further ado and sparkler fanfare, here we go... Live Well: Top 10 Fitness Trends for 2013 WebMD says,... Continue Reading →
Writing STUPID Goals
Most of us are familiar with setting SMART goals. Sometimes, it is helpful to understand a concept by looking at its opposite. That is why I have come up with STUPID goals. Here are some tips to writing STUPID goals. Small: Begin small. Think small. Why go for big and be disappointed later? Set the... Continue Reading →
