Disconnect to Connect

Technology can dramatically improve our personal efficiency. But if we’re not careful, it can quietly reduce our humanity. To truly connect with others, we have to be intentional about how we use technology. Instead of drifting into mindless digital interaction, we can choose meaningful human connection. Sometimes the most powerful step is simply this: disconnect…

The Design Conflict

Human beings are designed to connect. From the very beginning of our existence, connection has been essential for survival. And today, it’s essential for thriving. Think about this comparison. A two-year-old horse, eagle, or tiger is largely self-sufficient. They can survive on their own. Now think about a two-year-old human. A human child is completely…

The Convenience/Connection Trade-off

Picture this . . . You wake up, roll out of bed, and brush your hair just enough to look presentable for your first video meeting of the day. You pop a Starbucks pod into your Keurig and let the coffee start working its magic. Your workday begins with a virtual meeting . . .…

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…