If you have ever had the good fortune of being in the cockpit as a pilot prepares for takeoff, you’ll notice they have a “before takeoff checklist” prominently posted. It involves checking every aspect of the plane to make sure it can run properly.
Read MoreAs Tony Robbins once said, “The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the quality of your relationships.” Okay, great. But how do we ensure our relationships are adding value to our lives instead of detracting value? What can we do to enhance our relationships?
Read MoreTransformational leadership focuses on developing the whole person, while transactional leadership focuses more on helping someone do their job better.
Read MoreThe most confident people in the world are often the ones who are willing to genuinely say “I don’t know.”
Read MoreBurnout is often more about emotion than it is about thoughts. We often try to problem-solve with our thoughts (myself included) while ignoring what is going on with the body and our feelings (emotions). Think of the words associated with burnout—exhausted, tired, frustrated, stuck, stressed, fatigued, etc. Those words have to do with how we are feeling. They often have to do with an emotional experience.
Read MoreThe best football catches occur when the QB makes a bad throw—think of Justin Jefferson’s catch last year versus the Bills. The best golf shots typically occur after bad shots—think of Bubba Watson at the Masters. The best saves in hockey occur from defensive breakdowns—think of a goalie standing on their head to make a save.
Read MoreGrace. It’s a beautiful word. It can be simply defined with two words: courteous goodwill. I’ve found grace to be liberating. When extended, it can show light in darkness and hope in times of suffering. Yet, it’s not something that often comes naturally to me. It’s often a secondary thought or feeling. I have to work at showing courteous goodwill. I bet you do too. Here’s why we need to increase our grace.
Read MoreI’ve been called a know-it-all before; it’s not pleasant. I’ve found, when I surround myself with know-it-all's, I often feel the need to defend my beliefs and share what I know. I’ve been guilty of this far too many times, especially with family and friends. When I am in know-it-all mode, I shrink and get narrow; I don’t learn. Know-it-all mode causes us to lack perspective and become instantly unlikeable to be around.
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