Either Love It or Leave It

Either Love It or Leave It

You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick it out. –Steve Jobs I have a client – articulate, driven, highly educated and talented – whose business is...
The Boring Queen

The Boring Queen

I’m not a monarchist. I’m not a Brit. But I mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth. Because she was boring. Stability isn’t flashy or sexy. And it’s rare. But it’s a key attribute of effective leadership....
Life Is Too Short For Meh

Life Is Too Short For Meh

I liked the rocking chair. A lot. But I didn’t love it. So it was a “no.” There’s lots of great deck furniture out there in the world. I have that perfect rocker in my mind’s eye. It’s got to be exactly right. As in, it has to be a...
Waste A Lot Of It

Waste A Lot Of It

I want to encourage you to waste a lot more of it. Especially now. I’m talking about time. Wasting time. Which probably sounds like sacrilege, especially from someone who teaches time management and productivity. But wasting time is a key to unlocking your super...
Getting Enough F

Getting Enough F

Are you getting enough F in your life? Get your mind out of the gutter. I’m talking about fun! Because life should be fun. Joy is your birthright. But given the intensity of your life, given how many demands there are for your time, quality F doesn’t just...