I miss little about working as an employee for a large corporation. When I walked out, I felt free (and a bit scared.) I had a great job and worked with some fantastic people. When I left, I walked away from things I didn’t know I was leaving behind. The two things I wanted to […]
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The true value of completing your project.
When we focus only on the endpoint, sometimes we miss the point of the journey. Doing.Doing.Doing.✓Done. There’s value in the completed project. But the magic happens in the doing. As with most learning programs, the real value of the 4weeks&DONE WORKshop isn’t getting your project done. Yes, it’s essential, but that’s not where the power […]
How to choose your next project.
I want to share something with you. [me] Hi. My name is Linda, and I’m a procrastinator. [you] Hi Linda. My favorite way to procrastinate is through planning and analyzing. I’m exceptionally skilled at creating complex spreadsheets. In my prior role, my ability to master complex spreadsheets was legendary. My ability to develop prioritization criteria […]
Still Inside Ben Franklin’s Head
It’s been almost a decade since I wrote the following post and, not surprisingly, it continues to be relevant. What I hear most from readers: how deceptive this simple approach appears. What I realized over the years: the approach is simple; the work is challenging. And because of this, it’s time to revisit inside Ben […]
Which brings success: pampering, self-care, or self compassion?
Every day I listen carefully to one-on-one professional conversations, looking for someone’s compelling story. A story that will help them share their ideas with the world. In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed several conversations included suffering, and it concerned me. Scott is a freelance consultant who recently experienced the loss of a loved one. […]