Living Courageously
Never forget the power and magic of Courage
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W.H. Murray, the leader of the Scottish Himalayan Expedition that pioneered the path to the top of Mt. Everest, knew something about courage. He shared his experience in a known quote, which I really love:
Until…
Are you having courageous conversations?
I'd like to share three true stories with you...
True Story One:
In a very large global financial service organization there was a strategic conflict between one of the lines of business and the regions,…
You can’t have your cake and eat it too…
Words are only cheap when we make them cheap.
It’s no wonder concepts like “alignment” “empowerment” and “accountability” are considered faded clichés in most organizations.
This is…
Take One Little Step…
One little step stands between being courageous or being a coward. Literally!
The difference between being courageous and being a coward is – Action.
If you are committed to an outcome or direction…
What kind of leader do you want to be?
The CEO of a large global service organization was a very strong and tough leader. This enabled him to drive, almost single-handedly, significant and impressive changes in the structure, performance and…
Can you tolerate things getting worse before they get better?
Consider this rare and true example: A sales team of a technology company was struggling to achieve its objectives. Team members worked long hours, including weekends and holidays to meet their numbers,…
Are you just expecting results and progress or relentlessly driving them?
If you want to achieve a bold outcome or drive a new reality and change in 2019, don’t expect your desired outcomes to just happen, cause them to happen!
This statement may sound over simplistic,…
Make 2019 the best year ever!
I love new beginnings. Starting a new year, chapter or phase brings with it new possibilities and hope.
Whether you want to improve your financial situation, increase your health or fitness, find true…
Complete 2018 in a meaningful way
Completing a chapter effectively can be a meaningful and powerful endeavor if you approach it with a deliberate and conscious mindset. Unfortunately, most people tend to focus more on starting a project…
Are you addicted to your smartphone?
I spent a few days on the beach in Miami with my wife, and I couldn't help but be shocked by people's behavior with their smartphones.
My day started early at the gym with a small handful of exercisers.…
Shift the conversations and the results will follow
I can’t say enough about the power of words and conversations. Changing certain conversations can change the course of your direction and results for the better or worse.
People say that “Talk is…
Don’t forget to count your blessings!
This week, Americans are celebrating their Thanksgiving holiday. I am not an American, however, I love Thanksgiving and the opportunity it gives us to formally 'give thanks'. We don't count our blessings…