What does your body of work look like? Does it measure up to the likes of Walt Disney, J.R.R. Tolkien or Steve Jobs? Not necessarily in terms of fame and notoriety, but instead in terms of you've really given it your all. The common thread of the three men I've listed is a 100 percent commitment of … [Read more...]
Let's kill need to-itus
We've all been in those conversations when someone pipes up with "we need to ..." - fix blah blah. - change blah blah. Ever notice how it's often the same person? Ever notice how that person does a whole lot of talking about what needs to be changed or be fixed but is seldom doing anything to … [Read more...]
Working through illness is more than showing up
Most days, I wake up ready to work. I want to work. I love my work. That's the easy part of this equation. How about when for two weeks straight you wake up feeling like poo? It happens. For some of us, it's just a matter of fighting a cold or flu bug for a couple weeks. For some of my friends, it's … [Read more...]
How work looks in 2011 and beyond
Starting now and into the foreseeable future, how work looks has changed for all of us. If you don't believe me, ask the public sector union employees in Wisconsin and other states. Government jobs once seemed secure and immune from layoffs, pay cuts, benefits changes and furlough days of which many … [Read more...]
How to get motivated when you are not
Are you wondering how to get motivated when you are not? Take a nap. Run to the coffee shop and grab a cup of coffee. Go for a run. But - and here's the key part in how to get motivated - set a hard stop time for the activity you are choosing to do, instead of what you feel like you should be … [Read more...]
An idea for staying motivated
Take a day off and do whatever you want. I can think of no better way to remain motivated than enjoying the freedom that your work arrangement has afforded you. If you aren't self-employed, schedule a vacation or personal day as soon as possible. If you are self-employed, tomorrow would be a good … [Read more...]
How minor adjustments make you more productive
Sometimes your life requires big adjustments to move you forward toward a productive and fruitful life. This is the case with addictive substances and behaviors. If you are addicted, then the only real answer is to quit. That often requires a commitment to change and the support structure necessary … [Read more...]
How a peer group will help double your business
Author's note: Parts of this post were published over at Kitchen Table Companies as a Success Story. The "What I wish we'd had" section below reveals the secret sauce I've stumbled upon over the last couple years - this one is a freebie my friends, enjoy it. Then one day you wake up and realize … [Read more...]
I thought I missed my prime
I thought I missed my prime until I realized I was smack dab in the middle of it. I've survived my mid-life crises, at least the first couple and am ready to roll. I know more than I've ever known. I've always tried to focus on what to do with the tools so that my knowledge remains relevant and … [Read more...]
Why Strategy Matters
Strategy is the third of my three words for 2011. Previously, I've written in greater depth about both customers and content. Strategy is developed by listening to customers and understanding where the pain points are in their business. Then, we create solutions that fix or remove altogether those … [Read more...]
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