Struggle Less, BE More

Maximize What You Already Have

Some of you, by nature, are maximizers—you endeavor to get the most out of everything.  You get the last remaining bit of toothpaste out of the tube…and then manage to squeeze out enough for 5 more brushings.  And you enjoy the accomplishment. And some of you are not maximizers.  You don’t know it, but you […]

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Stop Doing What You’re Supposed To Do

Do hazy August days leave you wishing for more internal motivation?  Get yourself going by refusing to do those “supposed to do’s” on your list. And instead, get more excited about your life and your work by making sure you do those things that bring you joy, and engage your passions and mission, first. Then, […]

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Be Remarkable To Serve Stakeholders Better

Times are good, even great, for the business that knows how to be creative in the way it serves its customers. But you have to be willing to be (as author Seth Godin puts it)…remarkable. I offer you three powerful ideas for serving your customers better and translating your creativity into growth: 1)    Create features […]

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Use Bursts To Actually Get Things Done

For any of us interested in getting some big items crossed off our spring to-do list, we could take a lesson from the way cities and states have been handling significant road construction projects. I’m referring to the decision to close down a major portion of roadway for 45 days.  Project managers know the value […]

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