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Reactions are the worst. They’re built in an untimely manner, they’re forced, and solely fueled by the lizard brain. Reactions, at their best, are distractions. Distractions from listening, from caring, from having empathy. For better to have a response than a reaction. And you need only a moment to pause, put yourself in their shoes […]

Parkinson’s law. It’s an easily forgotten, but just-as-easily leveraged law. It’s the adage that work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion. Even when we know the P-Law, we often ask for more time, we push deadlines back and we give ourselves as much cushion as possible because the more cushion […]

It’s tough to be completely prepared for anything. The only guarantee of a plan is that it won’t go as planned. And being totally mentally prepared for something? Fat chance. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing. Mentally preparing yourself for a conversation or a day’s list of tasks does a lot to keep […]

Those who ask questions have an enormous advantage over those who don’t. This includes you asking for help, for advice, for leadership. It includes asking for a shoulder, a listener, a friend. The more you ask, the more you’ll be provided. Don’t convince yourself that the world isn’t full of people who want to help, […]

There are plenty of signs to look for that you’re doing work that matters. Of course, at first notice the signs might have warning tape and be outlined in bold red. That’s your lizard brain’s doing in attempt to get you to stand still. But your dreams and your influence on others dies when you […]

Knowing the average of something doesn’t help you. It might quiet your lizard brain, might make you feel comfortable, but it doesn’t help you grow. Better to look for the outliers, the trends, the patterns. Focus in and then slowly take a step back. Knowing that sales are up an average of 3% year over […]

The best thing I’ve repeatedly done is sent a message even when my brain said don’t bother. Not just any message either…a message asking someone smarter than me to chat, to provide advice, to share feedback, to gut check an idea or piece of work of mine. Time and time again, people show up to […]