Tag: leadership
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Filling pitchers
Many years ago, my wife shared one of the best insights I’ve ever received. I still think about it almost daily. It’s about pitchers. (the margarita kind, not baseball) It goes something like this. Our life can be represented by a pitcher, the contents of which are our energy, fulfillment, and spirit. As we go…
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It’s not how smart you are
It’s how you are smart. It’s not what resources you have. It’s how you are resourceful. These words came from Jim Kwik, author of Limitless, giving a talk at an event I attended last fall. It was reinforcing but also felt kind of revolutionary. His words connected with the way I think but I’d never…
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Find bright spots
You’re trying to implement change… but you’re getting quite a bit of resistance. You do what seems right… you immediately raise the issue within the team and now it’s “all hands on deck” to analyze the situation and solve the problem. Workshops ensue (“we need to brainstorm on how to complete the analysis and eliminate…
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Three Ingredients
“Hey gang, before we break, I just wanted to let you know that I’ll miss our afternoon call today. A friend I’ve known for 25 years passed away yesterday from Covid and I have to go see his family. Please keep safe everyone – this is real.” Regardless of where you were living or what…
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Start with what you know
It’s not a great feeling. You know the outcome you want, the task you have to complete, or the objective you’re pursuing. But you don’t know where to start. Even if I reassure and remind you that we all have this challenge from time to time and that you’re not alone, will that help to…
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Make this part of the real sh*t
“But I’ve got real sh*t to do!” I’ve heard or felt this sentiment all too often, from managers, employees, teammates, and colleagues. Clients too. Digging in their heels when it’s time to execute on some of the ‘people-y” change leadership stuff. They don’t have time – yes, it’s super important but they can’t swing it…
It's Change O'Clock Somewhere 