What Goal would you set? If the proverbial Genie told you that you could set one personal Goal for 2025 and you were guaranteed to be successful, what Goal would you set? Take your time. This is an auspicious moment. And we are not used to thinking this way. We are used to setting incremental goals based on where we are right now. But now you can be … [Read more...] about If It Was Impossible to Fail
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Big, Stupid Goals vs Big, Inspiring Goals
There is an epidemic among senior leaders these days in all kinds of organizations: Setting Big, Stupid Goals. That sounds kind of harsh, so allow me to explain. It is true that research shows that higher goals generally lead to higher levels of performance. Unfortunately, this is as far as some leaders have read in their “how to be a boss” book. The “higher goals” … [Read more...] about Big, Stupid Goals vs Big, Inspiring Goals
That’s Me
Following years of reflecting on the matter, I believe that we are each in our current life situation totally due to luck. I am lucky I was born a white male in the USA. I am lucky that I was born to my parents who – though not well off financially – were college educated and caring, loving people. I am lucky to have been born with a healthy body. I am lucky to have … [Read more...] about That’s Me
Slow Down & Choose What Matters
Visualize you are on a speeding train, looking out the window and observing the blending and blurring of tree branches, signs and buildings as you accelerate. Now, picture this train as a metaphor for your life. Think about what you saw. Are you appreciating the view, or is it also a blur? It is not uncommon for people to get caught up in daily demands and become oblivious … [Read more...] about Slow Down & Choose What Matters
Not My Last Semester Teaching
A year ago I moved into a full-time teaching position at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. I have really loved it and feel like I am making a difference. As long as I remain in good health, I look forward to teaching for years to come. However, a good friend of mine is retiring from teaching after this year. I saw him the other day and he … [Read more...] about Not My Last Semester Teaching