Busyness is not the same thing as effectiveness. In fact, constant busyness may actually be the enemy of true effectiveness. Why is that? Because making your mark—having an effect—on the world around you is not possible without intentionality, reflection, and… Read More »Busy or effective?
This poem has a lot of relevance for being published in 1895. Despite it’s popularity, though, I don’t know how much attention has been given to the fact that it seems to be a father speaking to his son. It… Read More »Gaining inspiration for parenting and leadership from Kipling
Most of these ideas and quotes are from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Required reading for leaders. Obviously. Liberty is more options to choose from in your environment. Freedom is more internal power to exercise… Read More »Thoughts on being proactive
The distance between “meh” and great is surprisingly short. Sometimes it’s hard to put your finger on why, but there’s no mistaking it. You know when you’ve had great service and you know when you’re “just another customer.” You know… Read More »The distance between “meh” and “great.”
Even though I’m not much of a baseball fan, I’m facinated by the idea of stealing home. First of all, it’s a lost art, and I’m always facinated by lost arts. Also it’s extremely rare, which makes it all the… Read More »LEADERSHIP WEDNESDAY: Stealing Home
I just got done reading Stop Stealing Dreams by Seth Godin. Admittedly, I’m a little late to the party as this free ebook is gaining tens of thousands of new readers every day, and is creating a huge stir. If… Read More »Stop Stealing Dreams
“Average is your enemy.” -Lance Armstrong What have we settled for, leaders? Yes, society has tamed us with the whip of public education and the chair of clock-punching. What have we lost? Our creativity, yes. Our individuality, perhaps. What about… Read More »LEADERSHIP WEDNESDAY: Just Average