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The Discipline of Being Present: Why Attention Matters in Work and Life
Why Being Present Is One of the Most Valuable Things We Can Give At work, at home, and everywhere in between Many…
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Action-Priority Matrix Tool
In any business, the to-do list never ends—but that doesn’t mean everything deserves equal attention. One of the biggest challenges for business…
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Why Leaders Must Stay Focused and the Risks of Dropping the Ball
The crux of leadership, especially during times of turbulence or uncertainty, is undeniably tied to maintaining a sharp strategic and operational focus. …
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Weekly Success Planning Tool
Make Every Week Count Success doesn’t happen by chance—it’s the result of intentional planning, focus, and action. The Weekly Success Planning Tool…
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Brain Rules
Brain Rules by John Medina John Medina’s Brain Rules is a practical field guide to how the brain actually works. Medina is…
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Focus Your Time Well and Fulfill Your Commitments
High impact leaders focus on doing the right things well and consistently live up to their commitments especially when it is hard.…
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Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg
Introduction “Productivity isn’t about working more or sweating harder.” “…productivity is about making certain choices in certain ways. The way we choose…
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Leadership Thought #419 – The Problem of Attention Deficit Leadership
I recommend slowing down, paying attention, and immersing yourself fully in the present moment of whatever activity you are engaged in. Additionally,…
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Leadership Thought #478 – When Technology Tools Can Become A Liability
Tools are only useful if they enable their users to become better, more effective individuals, whether as bosses, employees, spouses, or in…
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Leadership Thought #473 – The Disease of Half-Listening
As one of my colleagues is fond of saying, "The conversation is not about the relationship; the conversation is the relationship." It…
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Leadership Thought #471 – 4 Reasons Why Accountability Is An Issue
Regularly, I meet with a client who laments the lack of accountability in their work environment. My initial response is always, "We…
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Leadership Thought #454 – Be Careful About Taking On Too Much
There is a wise old saying, “If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person." In my experience,…
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Leadership Thought #446 – Focus on The Conversation Not The Distractions
I spend a majority of my work life in meetings or one on one conversations. It never ceases to amaze me the…
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Leadership Thought #431 – FOCUS, Focus, focus
If I had to pick one thing that inhibits success the most among small business and nonprofit leaders, I would say it…
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15 Tips to Manage Your Time Better
Time is finite. No matter how hard we try, we can't create more of it, so we must manage the hours we…
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Leadership Thought #388 – Where Is Your Focus?
You get to decide what you focus on. You can spend your time and energy on things that bring you down or…
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Leadership Thought #339 – Use Your Time Well
Time is limited. We all know this fact, yet many of us still manage our time poorly. Two of the biggest complaints I…
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Leadership Thought #326 – Daily Habits Make A Difference
A career and life are just a series of interconnected days. Success comes about by developing constructive daily habits. Most people tend…
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Leadership Thought #303 – Live Up To Your Commitments
Fulfilling your commitments is a critical part of achievement. The most successful people I know do what they say they are going…
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Leadership Thought #271 – The Importance of Strategic Thinking and Planning
What steps are you taking to be proactive about your future? Planning is not a luxury but a requirement if you want…
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Leadership Thought #265 – Don’t Get Lost In Your Words
When individuals are feeling overwhelmed or confused, they want simplicity. The more words you use, the harder this becomes. It is not…
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Leadership Thought #262 – What’s The “One Thing” That Would Make All the Difference?
Contrary to popular belief, each of us actively shapes our own destiny. We reach the destination we work towards, not dream about.…
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Leadership Thought #204 – Your Business GPA
I often ask my clients to think of this as their business Grade Point Average (GPA). Their goal should be to achieve…
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Daily Leadership Thought #182 – Focus First on the “What” and “Why”
We need to be able to distinguish between what is truly important and what is not. If we cannot do this, then…
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Daily Leadership Thought #163 – Time Management Is Not Optional
While energy and competency levels may vary from person to person, there are only 24 hours in a day and limitations on…
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Daily Leadership Thought #144 – Beware Of the Start-Stop-Different Syndrome
It's easy to come up with a new idea. It's much more difficult to see an existing initiative through to completion. People…
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Daily Leadership Thought #131 – Be In The Moment
In our hurried and fast-paced world, it is often difficult to be “in the moment” of what you are doing at any…
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Daily Leadership Thought #119 – Avoid Daily Distractions
There are numerous daily distractions that make it challenging to stay focused. Since we cannot extend our days, we must optimise the time…
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Daily Leadership Thought #100 – Technology Is Just A Tool
Technology certainly offers a catalytic advantage. However, it is not an end in and of itself. We are connected as people now…
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Daily Leadership Thought #80 – When It Comes to Goals, Less Is More
The most successful people I know don't create long lists of goals they want to accomplish. As the saying goes, "If everything…