Good or Great?
In Good to Great, Jim Collins identified what "great" companies do differently as compared to "good" companies. He had specific criteria for defining these two subjective terms; however, for the…
Control vs. Influence
QUICK QUIZ: Is this something you can control or influence? 1. Someone else’s behavior: __________ 2. Your own behavior: __________ 3. Someone else’s reaction to your behavior: __________ 4. Your…
Raising children to be aware of their surroundings
When she was younger, I often coached my older daughter to "be aware of your surroundings". I used this directive in many contexts including but not limited to safety, emotional…
Introducing: the Accountability Evangelist
What are you passionate about? A few months ago, I read the book, The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity by Kory Kogon, Adam Merrill, and Leena Rinne. From…