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Be the One They Watch!
1 Thought: “Interested People Watch, Obsessed People Change the World” In every generation, a handful of people leave behind an indelible mark on the world — through inventions, movements, revolutions, and creations that shape the future. These individuals are rarely described as merely “interested” in their work. They are called pioneers, visionaries, and, more accurately,…
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Emperor’s New Clothes…You Don’t Have To See Them!
1 Thought: The collective illusion we all know from the original story of the Emperor’s New clothes is exemplified and amplified greatly as markets tighten up in a strained economy. Sadly the more “fortunate” we feel to have our jobs the less creative we “feel” we should be. Let me explain. When things are “good”…
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You’re Fired! What’s Your Replacement Going to Do First?
1 Thought: Thinking about what your replacement might make their first course of business after you get fired is I feel a provocative way to suggest we look at our existing situation with a new lens. This could be a slightly painful procedure but one that’s worth having. I can say I have done this…
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Get Out of the Pot!
1 Thought: This was not the planned blog post; I have 2-3 others that are ready to post but this kind of just came to me so here you go. i was part of a a 20 Group this week and got back into Florida the other night and had a meeting just this morning…