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What Do You Actually Want?

“If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn People are interesting creatures. We like to talk about things like excellence, work ethic, success, etc. We say we want those kinds of things, and that those are the kinds of things you should … Read more

Step Back & Slow Down

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius One result of being told we live in a fast-paced world is that we believe we have to hurry all the time. We’re told that if we’re not constantly going full throttle that we will certainly get behind, … Read more

Let Your Rock Stars Be Rock Stars

“The person born with a talent they are meant to use will find their greatest happiness in using it.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Too many businesses (and people) are doing things because someone else essentially made them do it. Somebody’s competitor did something and they feel they have to respond. Somebody’s customers complained about … Read more

Now is the Time

“Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” – Harry S Truman Being a leader has never been an easy road, and our current times are no different. There … Read more

Full Speed Somewhere

“If you don’t drive your business, you will be driven out of business.” – B.C. Forbes Last week in this space we talked about reaching the point – hopefully soon – where we can stop hunkering down and start being aggressive, start taking smart chances, start pushing. Some of the best leaders I know have … Read more

Back in the Game

“Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.” – Benjamin Disraeli With everything that’s happened over the past 15+ months, a large portion of the world has become accustomed to not being able to do the things we were used to doing. Travel, dining out, movies, sporting events, etc. – … Read more

You Don’t Have The Answers

“I love to doubt as well as know.” – Dante Alighieri One of the ideas we get in our heads as leaders is that we have to have answers. People come to us with problems and we feel like we’re supposed to solve them. Somebody stops in your office with a question, you’re supposed to … Read more

Focus, Not Obsession

“Never be so focused on what you’re looking for that you overlook the thing you actually find.” – Ann Patchett There have been a lot of posts in this space over the years about focus. The importance of focus, the importance of focusing on what’s important, the importance of staying focused amidst distractions, etc. The … Read more

What Do You Look Like?

“Now is the time to be constructive, not destructive, and we’re just getting started.” – Tina Craig As a leader, people are watching you. You probably already know this, but sometimes it’s good to be reminded. Whatever we say and do has an impact because it’s noticed. That certainly goes for our work ethic and … Read more

What Do I Bring?

“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade?” – Benjamin Franklin Last week in this space the topic was value, and how as leaders our goal needs to be to provide as much value as possible to as many people as we can. The conversation was about focusing … Read more

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