Not a day goes by that I’m not thinking about how to have better, more meaningful conversations. Whether helping a client prepare for difficult conversations, or checking my own assumptions as I converse over dinner at home, I’m always learning. Lately, I’ve noticed many conversations are tense and argumentative. The news interviews feel more accusatory. Casual conversations amongst people in cafes even feel a bit tense. We’re jumping to conclusions and assuming the worst of every. Is it me or are...
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Making Room for Success: Unexpected Aftermath
You’ve removed all nonessentials from your calendar and to-do list.There’s nothing between you and success. At least that’s what you thought. Welcome to the unexpected aftermath of making room for success. Ready For Success I looked at my calendar for the coming week and smiled. There was absolutely nothing on it. No appointments, commitments, or due dates. I had intentionally kept it clear. I was looking forward to a full, uninterrupted week of writing. For over a month I had struggled...
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If you fail: try, try again. But if you try the same approach over and over again, why are you expecting success? Brut force will only get you so far, especially when trying to do more with less. It’s a short term strategy at best. It’s time to make room for success. If you’ve admitted you need to make room, congratulations. You have taken the critical step of looking closely at what you are trying to do and the unrealistic expectations...
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