As you prepare for the new year, here is a reminder of advice from an article I wrote in The Washington Post a few years back: "Set Goals, Not Resolutions." You can check out the article at this link. And you can see my new video series on The Power of Goals at this link. Check it out and take on the new year with fresh momentum! Have a SuperFantastic 2021! … [Read more...] about Set Goals, Not Resolutions, for 2021!
Inspiration
Setting Your Intentions For A New Year
I’m a big fan of David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) approach. I’ve adopted many of his techniques. Whenever I’ve connected with others about his work, almost no one has come across his fantastic Year-End Review set of questions that can be found here: Questions for completing and beginning the year I’ve done this every year since he originally published it in … [Read more...] about Setting Your Intentions For A New Year
Creating Your Future Self
Who do you want to be in five years, ten years, or even longer? We are more used to people asking us what job will want in the future, rather than asking “who we want to be.” But who we are in the “process of becoming” actually precedes what we will do. An important first step in creating your Future Self is to adopt a Growth Mindset as explained by Dr. Carol Dweck in … [Read more...] about Creating Your Future Self
Lighthouse Leadership
Great Leaders are like Lighthouses.* You are out on the edge where everyone can see you. You stand tall and strong against the elements. You are resilient. You shine your light far and wide to attract others. You are a beacon. You are count-on-able. You have integrity. You are trusted. Stand strong and let your light shine, Leaders. *Inspired by the Daily … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Leadership
Atomic Habits
James Clear’s book, Atomic Habits, is a best seller and was recently #1 on the Wall Street Journal list of best business books. I highly recommend it! The book title is a little play on words which means that a lot of very small daily habits can compound to make an explosive difference in our lives. Here are a few of the helpful takeaways from the book. *Create an … [Read more...] about Atomic Habits