Covid has motivated many people to step back and ask themselves “Why am I doing what I am doing?” It has had people look more closely at their purpose. A new book, summarized in a recent Harvard Business Review article, provides us with some questions to ask to help us focus and refine our purpose – so we are getting more of what we want out of life. The book, by John … [Read more...] about Refine Your Purpose
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Dr. King: “Do What Is Right”
We all know about Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, but here is a lesser known quote that can help guide us: “Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' Vanity asks the question, 'Is it popular?' But, conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is … [Read more...] about Dr. King: “Do What Is Right”
Envision Your Ideal Future
There is still time to set your intentions for 2022. Whatever new and special activities that you have in mind for 2022, I suggest that you establish them as a part of a Vision you have for your future. Imagine your “ideal life.” If you could really have it any way you wanted, what would your life be like? Start with a clean sheet of paper and dream big. Here are some … [Read more...] about Envision Your Ideal Future
Your “Walk Up” Music
Recently while attending a professional baseball game, I was paying special attention to the music that is played in the stadium as each player comes up to bat. As many of you know, these pro players can ask to have whatever music they would like played when they are getting ready to hit. The idea is that it will help them get psyched up. It is called their “walk up” … [Read more...] about Your “Walk Up” Music
“Not Too Bad” vs “Extraordinary”
Once upon a time I knew a guy who, everytime I would ask: “Hey, how are you doing?” He would answer: “Not too bad.” Just think about that. I’m sure he didn’t really mean that things were bad, but they weren’t SO BAD that he was going to be terribly upset about it. But then again . . . How many things in your organization are “okay, fine, not too … [Read more...] about “Not Too Bad” vs “Extraordinary”