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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A More Humane Leader
Breaking News! Leaders should be more humane! For years, many of us have promoted the idea that effective leaders need to be compassionate and empathetic – humane. Others have held onto the old idea that you cannot be an effective leader without being “tough.” “Nice guys finish last.” Happily, these old ideas about the effective “tough guy” (and they meant a male … [Read more...] about A More Humane Leader
Quick Self-Care Check-in
Without thinking about it too long, what is your answer to this question: On a scale from 1 – 10: “How well do you take care of yourself?” Or – if you want a more comprehensive assessment, here is a sixteen-question assessment on “Are You Heading For An Energy Crisis?” from the book, The Power of Full Engagement. You can learn more about the book’s ideas in this … [Read more...] about Quick Self-Care Check-in
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
What is Your Work Metabolism?
A dear childhood friend of mine, and very popular kid in our neighborhood was cast for a popular TV sitcom as a newspaper delivery boy. Each week he collected the sum of $2.10 from subscribers. His signature line, “it’s two-ten for the week” earned him the nickname, “Twoten.” We were young, dedicated athletes. I took basketball seriously and I had to train hard and take … [Read more...] about What is Your Work Metabolism?