How To Take Initiative
Making important decisions, acting like a leader, being a person your colleagues can count on to get the job done…
Is Striving For Consensus Keeping You From Moving Forward?
Recently my wife and I were in Barcelona, visiting her family and 87 of their closest friends. (Not quite, but…
Why We Sometimes Give Up On Our Goals (And Why That’s OK)
When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut. I also wanted to be a builder (which was…
Reimagining the Power of Positive Thinking
Everybody’s heard of the power of positive thinking – and if you’re like me, then the phrase is vaguely annoying. …
When is Enough Actually Enough?
My wife is from Spain, and ever since I met her I have been fond of saying that the best…
How Much Do We Actually Control?
(Hint – It’s More Than You Think) For most of us, the issue of control is a pretty big one. …
Overcome the Paralysis of Making Small Decisions
Sometimes I spend ten minutes trying to decide which pair of pants I should wear. My wife has been known…
Can Risk Be Eliminated?
I’ve been thinking a lot about risk lately. In all fairness, as I near the end of my second month…
The Power of Proper Messaging
Hey everybody! So, this month has been different, hasn’t it? I was supposed to be in seven cities and two…
The Benefit of Doing Something Drastic
A couple weeks ago I delivering the opening keynote at an agricultural conference. For those of who don’t know, theirs…