“Action is the foundational key to all success.” ~Pablo Picasso This week we’re talking about success! After pondering the topic I had this realization, ideas are simply thoughts that when acted upon, materialize in the physical world and push us closer to success. For example, every building that was ever built began as a thought,…
“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion.” ~ Dale Carnegie There is plenty of research on the role that emotions play in the decision-making process. Some folks believe that people make decisions based on rational analysis. And yet, research shows that emotions play a…
“The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem” ~Theodore Isaac Rubin At any given time in life, all of us are faced with problems or challenges that at some point may feel insurmountable. Problems come in varying shapes and sizes. It’s…
“Sometimes you need to experience what you don’t want, before you can get clarity on what you do” ~Joe Contrera The gift of misalignment (experiencing what you don’t want) can be what leads you to gain clarity on what you do and help you achieve your goals. . Sometimes, we need to experience the…
“It’s not denial. I’m just selective about the reality I accept.” ~ Bill Watterson Are you turning a blind eye to an issue in your business? What a leader chooses to see or more importantly, what not to see, can have a devastating impact on their business. Being aware of an issue and not taking…
“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” ~ Margaret J. Wheatley The Law of Unintended Consequences A short time ago I was working with a team of senior leaders. We were discussing the overall purpose of the organization and the bottom-line goal that was driving…
“This indecision’s buggin’ me, exactly whom I’m supposed to be, so you got to let me know, should I stay or should I go?” The Clash When it comes to making decisions, sometimes we can get bogged down in the in-decision. And the bigger the decision, the greater the in-decision can be! Maybe you’re…
“Creating choices empowers me…giving choices empowers others” ~ Joe Contrera A friend of mine once asked me a question when I was going through a pretty tough time in my life. They asked, “Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?” Believe it or not, my initial response was, “I…
What if… “You may say I’m a dreamer, But I’m not the only one! I hope someday you’ll join us And the world will be as one” John Lennon Years ago there was a series of Hewlett Packard commercials whose tag line were “What If?” Since then, a number of folks have adopted this same…
Never Let Go – 10 Things To Hold Onto Forever! In life there are things we need to let go of and things we need to hold onto forever. The key to a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life, is knowing the difference. Below is a short list of things I compiled that I believe we…