What’s the cost of not changing? People are so resistant of change that the default choice will always be to not make a change. And yet that choice is still a choice, and a choice that can have a big opportunity cost. I’ve talked to multiple clients recently who didn’t “have time” to work on…
Month: June 2021
Do you focus on what you do well, or what you don’t?”
Do you focus on what you do well, or what you don’t? I’m definitely the latter – I will beat myself up for not being good at something, even if it’s something that is irrelevant to my life. My most recent example was watching the high-energy positivity of an online discussion group facilitator yesterday, and…
I used the Juneteenth edition of my newsletter to reflect on ways in which my privilege as a white passing male has benefited me throughout my career, and to make the following commitments:”
I used the Juneteenth edition of my newsletter to reflect on ways in which my privilege as a white passing male has benefited me throughout my career, and to make the following commitments: — I commit to doing this self-examination work in public to continue better understanding the systems and structures that reinforce my privilege and…
Shipping matters. ” “” “Seth Godin often says this, but I’ve started to internalize it in a different way this year. I used to think about shipping (publishing a post, or getting something out there) as serving others. But now I think it’s more about delivering on a commitment to myself. ” “” “In 2021,…
Shipping matters. “
Shipping matters. Seth Godin often says this, but I’ve started to internalize it in a different way this year. I used to think about shipping (publishing a post, or getting something out there) as serving others. But now I think it’s more about delivering on a commitment to myself. In 2021, I have published two…
Why are influence and persuasion key leadership skills?”
Why are influence and persuasion key leadership skills? If you are executing on the vision of others within the status quo, that can be highly impactful and valuable. But I wouldn’t call it leadership. I see leadership as leading people to new possibilities beyond what is presently being done. Even if people are unhappy where…
Love the thoughtful and reflective wisdom that Tom Logan shares in this interview about his journey as a founder, especially the startup advice that he was glad he _didn’t_ take
Love the thoughtful and reflective wisdom that Tom Logan shares in this interview about his journey as a founder, especially the startup advice that he was glad he _didn’t_ take.
Grant McCracken made the provocative claim in his Culture Camp yesterday that performance feels at the heart of the new culture he sees unfolding these days. I can see that, as there are more opportunities to perform than ever before (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, etc.), and with that increased ability to play to an audience, people are able to practice and develop their skills faster than ever.”
Grant McCracken made the provocative claim in his Culture Camp yesterday that performance feels at the heart of the new culture he sees unfolding these days. I can see that, as there are more opportunities to perform than ever before (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, etc.), and with that increased ability to play to an audience, people…
“Together, change is possible.””
“Together, change is possible.” I love this motto as a coach who helps clients with personal transformation.
How do you develop a growth mindset?”
How do you develop a growth mindset? You may have heard about Carol Dweck’s research identifying two primary mindsets that people hold: — Fixed mindset, where they believe their abilities in an area are unable to be changed, and failure confirms their lack of ability e.g. “I’m just bad at math.” — Growth mindset, where…