Order is Freedom

Much of what we do is help leaders and their organizations create order. This order might come in the form of a crisp meeting rhythm, culture alignment, a clear growth plan, an accountability process, a consistent way of communicating, or a defined approach to developing future leaders.  Predictably, the client’s newfound order frees them up…

Teacher and Student

As parents and leaders, we tend to focus on teaching lessons to our teams, whether it is a team of employees at work or a team of children at home. In today’s fast-moving and ever-changing world, we must also focus on learning new lessons ourselves. We have learned from our children how to: give grace…

Thresholds of Change™

I recently reconnected with a colleague, Rebecca Reynolds, who has just published a new book, Thresholds of Change: The Way through Transformational Times. While catching up, Rebecca shared some insights about her unique take on change and how the book differs from others on the subject. According to Rebecca, the popular conception that humans are…

5 Ways to Win the Worry War

To Win Over Your Worry: Get the facts. Most worry is based on false assumptions – things that we fear will happen as opposed to what is actually happening. Get the facts, and don’t let your assumptions drive your fears. Consider the worst possible outcome. If your worry is about the small percentage over which you have control,…

The Worry War

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One of the biggest enemies of success and peace is worry.  Worry creates fear, drains your energy, prevents you from achieving your potential, while obstructing you from your goals.  Not much happens – good or otherwise – when you are paralyzed with worry. Research studies reveal that we typically worry five times more about things that will never happen…

Finding Hope

Singer and author Nick Cave is no stranger to darkness. Two of his sons have died. It’s an unimaginable pain.  Nick has risen from the darkness to bring light to others through his The Red Hand Files, where he thoughtfully answers any questions his followers pose. Below is a sample of Nick’s articulate and compelling…

Make the Difference

Step out… make the difference! Stunning photography and inspirational quotes are combined in The Nature of Excellence 88-page, coffee-table-size ($14.95) or gift size ($7.95) book. Through the twin lens of insight and imagery, you’ll discover the natural excellence that surrounds us. You will also learn from the wisdom of more than 100 successful people who…

Zooming (of a different sort) to Work Smarter

The human brain is the defining aspect of our humanity. It separates us from every other life form. The gift of thought unites us. We can begin thinking about our own thinking by the time we are nine years old. Cognitive scientists at the Center for Brain Health at the University of Texas at Dallas…