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We live in a world that is constantly battling for our minds.  A weak mind is no match for that kind of exposure.  Mental fortification is a must if we are going to thrive—let alone survive—in today’s world. Mental toughness elevates your game. Is talent important?  Yes, but that’s not the key.  We all know talented people who have gifts and charisma, but who lack...Read More

The miracle of life starts with a single cell that multiplies into a complex organism of hyper-learning, along with the potential to accomplish amazing tasks.  So having a growth plan that is intentional is the most natural thing in the world. It is imprinted in our DNA.  Yet it’s not automatic.  It needs to be developed. But here’s the kicker. Change is inevitable since it...Read More

A tripwire is a passive triggering mechanism.  It’s a cord, string, or wire that is attached to some device for detecting or reacting to physical movement – like the perimeter of an army camp.  It’s an early warning system that some choices have to be made. In the book Decisive , the authors use the concept of a tripwire as a tool to make better...Read More

Are you creating the best place, where the best people, can do their best work? Building an organization that’s fit for the future cannot happen without building an organization that’s fit for human beings. This kind of caring culture doesn’t start big.  It starts small – in those everyday encounters with the folks you come in contact with. Busy people tend to sidestep these moments. ...Read More

When the top 5 regrets of the dying were listed, the number one was, “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself; not the life others expected of me.” Of course this is hindsight, and hindsight is 20/20.  But what if we could do it over again?  The good news is we can! Using our 20/20 vision, here are 7 ways...Read More

Marshall Goldsmith tells a great story. Imagine you are 95 and are just getting ready to die. Right before your last breath you are given a beautiful gift. You are given the ability to go back several years and talk to the person you are today. What would the 95 year old “you” say to the younger “you” about what you could do to have...Read More