This New Tool Will Help Unlock Your Personal and Organizational Growth
“I didn’t realize your company does that. Or this.” That is a comment we get a lot. I get so focused on one service we provide that I sometimes forget […]
One Way To Take Charge Of Personal Growth And Help Implement Change
A touchstone. Two times each year –– the first weekend of October which, where I live, is almost always a glorious fall weekend, and the first weekend of April, which […]
When Was The Last Time You Were Kind, With No Strings Attached?
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.” Kahlil Gibran No strings attached. A few weeks ago, I asked Gail Miller this question on the podcast: […]
To Make Tomorrow Better Than Today, Connect With Your Future Self
“The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” –– Roy T. Bennett Today’s letter was prompted, in part, by our podcast guest this week, Hal Hershfield, […]
Speaking Up Without Freaking Out
“You are you. Now, isn’t that pleasant?”–– Dr. Seuss Last week, I was at a professional gathering. We were all sitting in a circle and asked to introduce ourselves. I’ve […]
Discovering The People Who Have Had A Strong Influence On Your Life
Over the years, I’ve mentioned a number of people who have influenced my career. More specifically, these people have sponsored me and my work, including Clayton Christensen, Boris Groysberg, Bob […]
Things That People Do For You That Feel Like Expressions of Love
“When you are grateful, fear disappears, and abundance appears.” Tony Robbins Last week, I told you I was practicing taking a break. Based on how often she received my email […]
How Are You Practicing Being The You That You Want To Be?
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” Carl Jung I’m practicing this week. Because it’s my birthday week (we do birthday weeks in our home—so […]
Life is a Mirror: The Powerful Impact of a Smile
“Life is a mirror: If you frown at it, it frowns back; if you smile, it returns the greeting.” William Makepeace Thackeray A few years ago, I heard a […]
Five Minutes May Be All You Need To Change The Way You Show Up
“The willingness to show up changes us. It makes us a little braver each time.”― Brené Brown Recently, a college student in my faith community, Annalyce, shared an experience where […]