Why is it that even the most inspiring visions sometimes . . . fizzle? It’s because excellence and true leadership are really, really hard. It’s like Fighting Gravity. Gravity – normalness – pulls at us every day. Try to escape gravity by pulling away from the “norm” to do something “special,” “unique,” and “exceptional?” Gravity tries to pull you back down. “Who are … [Read more...] about Fighting Gravity
The Mind of a CEO
Are you a CEO or senior leader in your organization? What’s on your mind? My guess, with all due respect, is that there is a lot of junk in there. Here is what I suggest should be on your mind. 1. Future Picture. What would the world look like if you were accomplishing your mission 100X more than you are now, and what does your organization need to look like … [Read more...] about The Mind of a CEO
The Value of Impossible Dreams
Regardless of one’s political affiliation, the fact that President Obama’s second inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day provides an opportunity for reflection on many levels. When Dr. King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963, many people thought that his dream was impossible. Given how divided the country was at that time, one can appreciate how … [Read more...] about The Value of Impossible Dreams
Goal Setting for 2013
I have made a big deal out of the importance of setting goals, rather than new year's resolutions -- both in my blog and in the column I wrote for The Washington Post (click here to read it). To fully understand how to effectively set goals, please read my new article The Power of Goals which you can download here at no cost. It is a fourteen page quick read that gives … [Read more...] about Goal Setting for 2013
Set Goals, Not Resolutions
If you took an extended holiday then you might have missed last week’s blog about my new, free e-book. Check it out here: The Power of Goals Earlier this week, I had an article in The Washington Post also about goals. You can check it out here. The highlights: If it’s time for you to set those once-a-year resolutions that you know will fade by March, then this … [Read more...] about Set Goals, Not Resolutions