Posts Tagged ‘clarity’
The 7 Fires of the Day
How many of us spend too much time, day in and day out, attending to the “7 fires of the day”? Many of my clients bemoan the fact that the big projects never seem to get the attention they require for meaningful accomplishment. Other newsletters and time-management gurus offer tons of advice, including: Don’t start… Continue Reading The 7 Fires of the Day
Read MoreSimple Habits for Complex Times
In today’s VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous), predicting the future can be difficult, if not impossible. Despite this complexity, many leaders prefer staying in familiar territory, assuming they already know what will work best. In fact, many of us choose the path that is most comfortable or confirming. Rather than bringing genuine curiosity… Continue Reading Simple Habits for Complex Times
Read MoreOptimizing Choice Architecture
In life, there are often situations where we want to do the right thing, and yet our choices seem directed in a way that produces unintended outcomes. Walking through a cafeteria line, we have good intentions to select healthy and nutritious foods, and yet when the desserts are placed at the front of the line,… Continue Reading Optimizing Choice Architecture
Read MoreSit Down and Dream
Take time to put a strategic growth plan for yourself in writing. Why fly blind and assume you know where you’re headed when you can know EXACTLY where you’re going? This week, sit down and dream. Get your growth plan in writing. Keep that paper or digital image in front of you. Review it every… Continue Reading Sit Down and Dream
Read MoreValues Drive Results
Values are the lifeblood of any organization. Richard Barrett, founder of Barrett Values Centre and internationally known leadership consultant, has shown that when organizations unite around a *shared* set of values, the following results can be expected: – They become more flexible. – They become less hierarchical and less bureaucratic. – Organizational performance is significantly… Continue Reading Values Drive Results
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