Life Is Too Short for Criticism
I realized that being critical, whether I’m criticizing myself or someone/something else, makes me irritable, and leads to shutting down. It also makes everything take at least twice as long...
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How to Get Out of Your Own Way
The more I coach people the more I find that my job is to help people get out of their own way.
How Do You Measure Your Success When You Are No Longer a “Do-er”?
The challenge is that when we go from producing something tangible to managing the people who are doing the producing, it can be difficult for some to see what their...
What Is the Real Secret Sauce to Better Relationships (Especially with Yourself)?
People want to know the truth and want the truth acknowledged.
The Promotion Paradox: Why Focusing on Your Next Promotion May Prevent It from Happening
Over the years I’ve worked with a number of people who have wanted promotions. They’ve worked really hard, proven their ability to deliver, made sacrifices for work, and wonder why...
What’s the Secret to a Better Life? Stop Believing the Crap You Tell Yourself
I used to do this workout video and the instructor in the video said, “If you want a different body, you have to DO something different.” Damn. That's the hard...
Still Searching for Your Dream Job? Identify Your Gifts and Use Them
This holiday season I’m contemplating what a gift is. At this time of year, I typically think of a gift as something wrapped in bright Christmas paper with sparkly ribbon....
It IS the Thought That Counts
When it comes to holiday shopping, careers, relationships, life happiness, or basically anything, for that matter, it IS the thought that counts. In fact, it may be the ONLY thing...
Does Your Definition of Success Make You Happy?
Inspiration for this blog post came from two recent graduates of Evergreen High School, Class of 2016: Rachel Turner, Salutatorian and Henry Raeder, my nephew and “Outstanding Senior.” During her...
1 Lesson Learned by Playing Like an Artist
I like to get my to-do list done. I even draw little boxes next to my to-do items, so I can experience the satisfaction of putting a big fat check...