“We’re Lost, But We’re Making Good Time.” This is one of my favorite Mario Morino quotes. It exemplifies one of the bad things that can happen when an organization confuses “activity” with “achievement.” Our culture is partly to blame. Busyness has become a status symbol. In fact, recent research suggests that people who exert high effort are considered “morally … [Read more...] about Your Addiction to Busyness
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Thank You for the Grass
Once upon a time I was married and had three young step-daughters. We thought it would be nice if the older girls, then seven and eight, would take turns saying the dinner prayer. But one night neither of them wanted to do it. “I’ll say it,” pipped up the three year-old. “Dear God, thank you for . . .” and she began to list everything she could possibly think of that … [Read more...] about Thank You for the Grass
Maximize Your Life Fulfillment
Are you “Successful” and yet – there is something bothering you about it; like its not giving you the satisfaction you thought it would? If so, you might be telling yourself you just need even more “Success” and that satisfaction is at the top of the next mountain you will climb. But maybe not. Sometimes “Success” does not lead to life satisfaction and fulfillment. … [Read more...] about Maximize Your Life Fulfillment
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
Your Employee Value Proposition
The Great Resignation has been a wake-up call for many employers. What are you doing to retain your best employees? A recent article in Harvard Business Review suggests that most employers are making several mistakes when they design their Employee Value Proposition. Hint – we need to offer more than good compensation and flexibility. The key is to consider your value … [Read more...] about Your Employee Value Proposition