Recently I was looking for some inspiration. I stumbled on this early 1900s creed and hope it will inspire you this month. Promise yourself. To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace... Read More

Last month we talked about the Blockhead of No Time . This month I’m thinking about another Blockhead called No Alternatives (“NA”). Think about the innovation or creativity that you discuss in a meeting.... Read More

Some of you may remember G and J, the Blockheads, who were characters in Gumby’s cartoon show. They were in trouble most of the shows, with only one way to do anything. In our... Read More

“Think outside the box.” How many times have you heard (or said) this catchphrase? And what “box” are you referring to? The one that holds your policies and procedures, and you want people to... Read More

How often do you focus on your fundamentals? There are so many places where we rely on muscle memory, or mental memory, instead of pausing to think about the habit we have formed and... Read More

Think about the number of issues that should have been addressed but instead are undiscussed and unresolved. How much time do you invest in talking with like-minded people about the issue? How much time... Read More

When did completing tasks and projects become the obsession for success? We make to-do lists of things already completed for the satisfaction of crossing them off. We delve into puzzles and report our success... Read More

"It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not." —Eric Thomas Completing my annual releasing ritual (aka cleaning my office), I came across this quote which must have... Read More

When did paying the piper become a better investment than paying attention? A recent client discussion about the significance of leadership development, particularly emotional intelligence among the partners, and the frustration that getting the... Read More

If your accounting manager was shaving money off into their own account each month - would you terminate immediately upon discovery? If your receptionist was taking home firm silverware every day and not returning... Read More