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These Two Things Empower Your Business to Grow Without You Working Yourself to Death
Achieving Goals & Objectives / Managing People / Motivation / Quality / Supporting Growth

These Two Things Empower Your Business to Grow Without You Working Yourself to Death

Alice asked, “What road do I take?”The cat asked, “Where do you want to go?”“I don’t know,” Alice answered.“Then,” said the cat, “it really doesn’t matter, does it?”Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland In order to move forward, we have to know the way. We need to know where we want to end up―we need a goal. A good goal generates excitement. It’s personally meaningful…

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June 17, 2019
Why This Common Prioritization Method Kills Employee Engagement
Achieving Goals & Objectives / Health & Well-Being / Meaningful Work / Motivation

Why This Common Prioritization Method Kills Employee Engagement

We all at some point find ourselves prioritizing only the work required to "keep the lights on." Once we're comfortable, we want to stay that way. We want to hold the line. We focus entirely on tasks that prevent discomfort. We think if we can just prevent all badness, things will hum right along. It's logical, but it’s got a flaw. It's designed to maintain…

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May 16, 2019
This One Activity is Paramount for Happy, Focused Growth & Gain
Health & Well-Being / Meaningful Work / Motivation / Supporting Growth

This One Activity is Paramount for Happy, Focused Growth & Gain

Clinging to the known is easy and comfortable, but it’s not satisfying. In fact it’s boring. Growth and gain come from doing the things we don’t really have to do. They come from stretching ourselves—by embracing discomfort.  But we don’t need to cannonball into new challenges, just dipping a toe in will do. As our toe gets comfortable, we need to put the rest of…

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May 9, 2019
Research Shows People Bring Their Whole Heart & Mind to Work When These 3 Things are Present
Managing People / Meaningful Work / Motivation

Research Shows People Bring Their Whole Heart & Mind to Work When These 3 Things are Present

I was walking the beach with a friend when we came upon a sandcastle under siege. The ocean was sending wave after wave to destroy the defenseless fortress. Each wave surging ever-closer. The sandcastle would soon be erased from the face of the Earth. Its only crime was daring to stand in defiance of the mighty ocean. Something had to be done. I immediately dropped…

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March 27, 2019

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