There’s something different about the final days of the year. The holidays are mostly behind us. The new year hasn’t yet begun. And for a brief moment, the noise eases. These final days sit in that quiet space in between. Not days for bold declarations or sweeping resolutions. A couple of days for reflection—for noticing what this year has actually left us with. Before looking ahead, it’s worth asking: What from 2025 truly deserves to come with me into 2026? “We do not … [Read more...]
Does Your Organization Stay In Their Lane?
Imagine if you’re driving on a busy highway. The assumption is that every vehicle will stay in their lane. If someone is passing another vehicle they will do so with care and proper signaling. If a vehicle is going to go slower or move toward an exit it will do so with care and proper signaling. This is the theory and the rules and laws around driving throughout the world accept these practices. This should give you great comfort if you have the opportunity to explore some of the top … [Read more...]
How Well Do You Juggle?
Some years ago I attended an event where the group of us in attendance were asked to participate in a juggling activity. Once paired up with a partner one of us would juggle, or try to, with three balls, or even two balls to start. The other person would coach the want to be juggler. After ten minutes they would change roles. The person who was the coach would now try to juggle with three balls or even with two balls. The person who was the original want to be juggler would now be the … [Read more...]
How Much Time Each Day Do You Give 100% Attention?
How much time do you give your complete, 100% attention to one single item each day? Or maybe multiple items, however, complete 100% attention on one item at a time. Uninterrupted, complete, 100% attention. It may be five, or ten items or one for fifteen minutes each. The important part is you are giving your 100% undivided attention. Take a note of your item(s) and the amount of time each day even if it’s zero. Yes, many people will have to honestly say there are zero items each day that … [Read more...]
Do You Know What You Are Looking For?
Have you experienced the feeling of “now where did that go?” Or “where did I put that?” Then you start the hunting. Maybe you look in your pants pockets, coat pockets, jacket pockets, back pack – no luck. You go back to your car and search through there. You’re opening closets and drawers you didn’t even open before or go near since you’ve been home. At some point you start asking anyone else around if they saw it. You may recruit these same people to assist you in your … [Read more...]
Will You Do It Every Day?
Will you do it every day? You know that resolution you made for the New Year. “I’m going to the gym every day to work out.” “Every day I will eat an apple at lunch time.” “Each day I’ll read for at least 30 minutes.” Well, it’s now three weeks into the New Year, so how’s it going? “Mmm, well I missed working out two days this week so I’ll work out longer this weekend.” “I forgot to bring an apple with me to work yesterday so tomorrow I’ll eat two apples.” “It’s been so busy this … [Read more...]