Important point: the title is not, be PAID like an athlete. However, aside from the signing bonuses and long term guaranteed contracts worth millions of dollars, in a lot of ways we should all be paid like athletes as well. How do you know if your favorite athlete is having or has had a good year? What do you look at? You look at their performance statistics. For … [Read more...] about Be Evaluated Like an Athlete
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Your New Year’s Reboot
Many New Year’s resolutions have already fallen by the wayside. And most of these are about developing a healthier lifestyle. Never fear – you can reboot – and start out with Baby Steps. According to one Time Management Coach, the key is to begin slowly and in this order. 1 – Your Sleep – start going to bed earlier. Set a time that you think will allow you to get … [Read more...] about Your New Year’s Reboot
Goals Without Outcome Attachment
Setting SMART Goals can support you in performing at the highest levels in every part of your life. Check out my free series of brief videos on the three different types of SMART Goals. Regardless of the type of SMART Goals you set, it is easy to fall into the trap of defining how you feel about yourself by the outcomes of your work on the goals. We can become “attached” … [Read more...] about Goals Without Outcome Attachment
Set Goals, Not Resolutions, for 2022!
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 read the article at this link. Check out a brief YouTube series on The Power of Goals at this link. Take on the new year with fresh momentum! Have a SuperFantastic 2022! … [Read more...] about Set Goals, Not Resolutions, for 2022!
Big Goal or Big Joke?
Leaders often want to get big things done. So, they set Big Goals! You can check out these very brief free videos which give you an overview of effective goal-setting and you will see why I love the idea of Big Goals. However, sometimes Big Goals become a Big Joke in an organization. And the joke is on the leader who sets them. Way too often, leaders will pronounce a … [Read more...] about Big Goal or Big Joke?