It's Change O'Clock Somewhere

Tag: Inspiration

  • Positive. Patient. Persistent.

    “It’s not about me. It never was.” The writers of Ted Lasso get it. In the past week, I’ve attended two virtual sessions, one hosted in the UK, the other in the US. Both used examples featuring Ted Lasso. In fact, the UK event was completely about lessons we can learn from the show. Like…

  • Find Your Swagger

    Resilience is crucial for dealing with change. So is confidence. As an aspiring leader, you will face many situations that will require you to lead change. In those times, you will be looking to your team members to show resilience and confidence. So how can you help prepare them for those situations. What can you…

  • Optimism

    “It will get better.” We hear this advice all the time. Sometimes, it’s unsolicited and poorly timed so it’s not always well-received. You’re trying something new. Doing something for the first time. Dealing with something unexpected. Managing your way through a challenging situation. Stress is normal when we’re under pressure. Starting can be scary. We…

  • Standing on Shoulders

    We often hear the phrase “standing on the shoulders of giants,” which generally refers to using the understanding gained by those who have come before us. A popular example of the phrase is said to have appeared in a 1675 letter by Sir Isaac Newton: “If I have seen further [than others], it is by…

  • Oh, you’re busy?

    Weird, I thought it was just me. This is the opening line of Chapter 7 of Hal Elrod’s The Miracle Morning. If you’re not familiar with it, check it out here. It goes on to say: “One of the most common concerns I hear from people is the idea of adding anything new to their…

  • Be great at what you do!

    I’m away at a conference today. We’re barely an hour into the first session and I think I’ve already heard the quote of the conference (for me anyway). “Be so good, they can’t ignore you.” Have a great weekend!