Archive for December 2024
A Better Path: Ruthless Prioritization Done Right
In the previous article we discussed Ruthless Prioritization and asked why more people don’t engage in this practice for their own development. We talk about three flawed approaches to this practice and how they fall short. Now it’s time to get to the better way forward for the Ruthless Prioritization of your leadership and personal…
Read More3 Flawed Approaches to Leadership and Personal Development
A couple of years ago, I was listening to a podcast featuring a former colleague and friend. He was discussing something that immediately struck a chord with me: “Ruthless Prioritization.” When he said those words, it was like a light bulb went off in my head. He was specifically talking about how leaders determine which…
Read MoreWhat’s Good Today? Giving the Heisman to Emotional Vampires!
What impact does a first impression really have? Is it true that you never get another shot at a first impression? Probably. But you can – and do – get another chance for a “first” interaction. What I mean is that every time you encounter someone, even someone you see regularly, it’s an opportunity for…
Read MoreGet up…NOW! A lesson from my dad.
I haven’t always thought this way, but these days, my morning mindset is simple: if the Lord woke me up today, there must be work to do, so I might as well get to it! This wasn’t always my default, but it has been for some time now. Honestly, at this point in life it’s…
Read MoreCultivating Engagement: Effective Hiring, Clear Expectations, and Development!
Article 3 of a 3-Part Series Employee disengagement is a complex and multi-factorial challenge. In the first and second articles of this series, we explored how disengagement can arise from both intrapersonal and interpersonal factors, and how individuals can take proactive steps to overcome these obstacles. In this final installment, we will shift our focus…
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