You might need to add some tasks to your to-do list. I know. I know. Your day is already filled with more work than you can possibly do in a month. And you don’t want to hear that you may need to do more. But here’s an important lesson I was reminded of last week. …
Is the Work That Matters Most Missing from Your To-Do List? Read More »
Do you have a smoker? If you’re a barbecue enthusiast, you know the joy of uniting meat, fire, and steel. And if you’re like the outdoor chefs in my world, you have a very strong opinion about why your smoker is the best one to have. Personally, I’ve got a sentimental attachment to my Weber …
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Burying Georgiana was not on my to-do list last Tuesday. But that’s what Kiersten and I did because that’s what our business required from us. Being a leader in a business, whether you’re the owner or an employee, is not easy. You’ve had weeks that were harder than others, I’m sure. And last week was …
Garage sales can teach you a lot about business and leadership. This is fresh on my mind since Kiersten and I spent most of our time and energy last week on what I hope is our last one ever. Some garage sale lessons are right there on the surface and easily seen. How to advertise. …
What a Garage Sale and a Hiring Mistake Taught Me About Leadership Read More »
Someone dropped the ball. Again. At least that’s how it looks to you. But is that really the case? It might be, but your initial read may not be completely accurate. And your first reaction may not be the best approach. Mike Payne, owner of Hill Manufacturing & Fabrication in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and host …
Before You Pick Up a Dropped Ball, Consider These 5 Possibilities Read More »
My relaxing morning shower was quickly turning into a sprint to finish as the water became increasingly frigid. So I knew what I was doing first thing that morning. Replacing our hot water heater. What I didn’t know at that point was what I would find myself doing every morning after that. If you’ve spent …
A leader in my Leadership Clarity Accelerator recently told me her team had done Working Genius a couple of years ago. They learned their Working Geniuses and their Working Frustrations. They spent hours reviewing what the results meant. They got a presentation on the basics of the model. Then, as she put it, the message …
I’m sure you know how this phrase ends. “Don’t bring me problems…” You’ve heard it more times than you can remember and may even say it to your own team members. “Don’t bring me problems. Bring me solutions.” This is a great message for your people to hear. But there’s a subtle danger that can …
The Hidden Risk in “Don’t Bring Me Problems. Bring Me Solutions.” Read More »
If he hadn’t passed away a year ago today, I would have thought it was my dad who said these words to me recently. “I have a high tolerance for pain and I will work through anything. And I can go for really long periods of time without getting burnt out. I feel it, but …
Last week I wrote about how growing up in a blue-collar family shaped my view of “real work.” I learned to associate work with tangible results. When you fix or build something, you can point to what you accomplished. That work ethic helped me build my career. But it also made it easy for me …