There are three types of people/contributors: Entrepreneur An entrepreneur lives in the "what if..." world. "What if we changed this? What if we launched that? What if we restructured it all? What if we shut it down?" This is the space where critical problem solving skills are mastered. Manager A manager hears the "what if" and says, "I have a plan" or "This is how we're going to do it." Managers are skilled at crafting strategies and assigning tactics; they're masterful at analytics and … [Read more...]
The Power of “Absolutely!”
"Absolutely!" I have to admit, asking for help is not one of my strong suits, yet, my recent position as the senior vice president of marketing afforded me the luxury of an administrative assistant. The ability to hire this position felt like the epitome of admitting that I couldn't do it all, but at the same time, it was also the reality that I couldn't do it all. Frankly, I needed help in the not-fun parts of my job: travel, expense reports, organization, filing and the list could go … [Read more...]
Diversifying & Simplifying your Communication
No matter how much you try to communicate to people, each of them are unique, so HOW you communicate matters as much or more than WHAT. No one method of communication works 100% of the time. No matter your personal preference, the reality is, everybody has their own preference and oftentimes it won't line up with yours. So, if you're a business owner, manager, spouse or parent, take note. The people you interact with on a daily basis are unique, which means HOW you communicate with them is … [Read more...]
Your thoughts on meetings?
I'm not a fan of meetings, but they're necessary. However, sometimes I wonder if we rely on them too much. Below is a challenging post from Seth Godin about meetings. By the way, if you're not a regular reader of Seth, do yourself a favor and subscribe to his blog here and now. I often refer to it as the devotional for marketers. Really, he offers practical, but challenging thoughts, on how we've fallen in the traps of doing "normal" things day-to-day. Read it and consider answering this … [Read more...]
Michael Hyatt’s Mentoring Group Reading List Released
Author, businessman and respected blogger, Michael Hyatt just posted the reading list for his 2012 mentoring group. Here's the list: January - Creating Your Personal Life Plan by Michael Hyatt February - Character: Who You Are When No One’s Looking by Bill Hybels March - Priorities: Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley April - Health: The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz May - … [Read more...]
We are very dangerous.
You are no more dangerous than when you think what you say and do everyday, isn't being noticed and does not matter. It matters and it matters greatly. Every word, deed and action has an effect. You, alone, do not determine if those actions are positive or negative. The decision lies with those around you who hear and interpret. You're at their mercy because at the end the day, you are judged on your actions, not your intentions. … [Read more...]
The tension of the already, but the not yet
Perhaps the following thoughts will be familiar: I want what I can't have. I wish things to be different than they currently are. A couple of changes could change everything. I can do it better—myself. I see a way out of it and I see a way in deeper. I stress. I talk about it. I struggle with it. I strategize more ways out of it, and then I repeat it all again. Something has to change. And yet, nothing does. Maybe this tension is a perfect place? Not because we love being … [Read more...]
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