Most days I go to the campus gym first thing in the morning. Pete is usually never far behind me. Pete looks to be in his 80s. He walks with a very pronounced limp. It’s not easy for him to get around. Yet, there he is most every day. He lifts weights. He does walking laps in the shallow end of the pool. None of this is easy for him. One very cold morning last week … [Read more...] about Pete’s Persistence
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CEO of Your Health
You cannot make much of a Mission Impact if you do not have good, quality health. And whose job is that? You are the CEO of Your Health. How would you evaluate your performance in that CEO role? Here are some suggestions for improvement: *Create A Health Vision. What do you want your health to look like, feel like, and be like all through the decades as you age? … [Read more...] about CEO of Your Health
Time to Think, Part Two: Vacations
As discussed in the last blog, finding time to think during the regular work day is important for our creativity and productivity. But finding time for a full recharge is just as important. And that means “unplugging” from work during vacation. Yet, 42% of Americans did not take a vacation in 2014 and workers, on average, give up five vacation days per year.* And when … [Read more...] about Time to Think, Part Two: Vacations
Time to Think
“Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last.” -Simon & Garfunkel, The 59th Street Bridge Song How many times has it happened to you? You glance at your Smart Phone during a meeting and notice it is 2:30 p.m.. “What!?! Where has this day gone already?” Today’s workplace is characterized by endless meetings and tons of email. We seem to be busy, … [Read more...] about Time to Think
Your Personal Mission & Vision
You have spent a lot of time figuring out your organization’s mission and vision. How about your personal mission and vision? There are a lot of different ways to go about writing up your personal mission statement. Here are some questions to get started on clarifying your personal mission: “What do you want your personal legacy to be?” “What are you leaving … [Read more...] about Your Personal Mission & Vision