“The more you fail in the direction you wish to take toward success, the closer you are actually getting to achieving the success you desire.” Mitch Tublin When I said this at a workshop for an organization in 2010, one or two of these Senior Executives and High Prospect Managers attending nodded in agreement and acknowledgement. The others in the group, about two dozen, looked either in shock or grimaced at the thought of failing as a positive. “It’s okay”, I thought to myself, “this is … [Read more...]
How Do You Measure Success?
In the sport of baseball a batter who is considered exceptional does not get a good result slightly more than two out of three times at bat. Yes it’s true! A batter who consistently registers a .300 batting average is a high quality prospect and player in baseball. This translates to the other slightly more than two at bats where an out was made. Not a hit. The intended result. An out. Not the intended result. How does that register with you? Would you be happy with one yes out of three … [Read more...]
Do You Measure Yours?
Seriously, do you measure yours? Measuring and comparing are essential to moving up, growing and becoming more successful. One example my coaching clients often hear from me when they respond to my question: “And when will you start this...?” With the answer: “One day soon.” OR “One day next week.” “Really? Take a second and show me on your watch where it says, one day soon or one day next week? How about a specific date, and a specific time?” Basically if you cannot measure it – it … [Read more...]