The Road to Perdition is Paved with Wrong Assumptions
Many years ago, the National Safety Council discovered that most accidents do not occur out of ignorance – but rather from false assumptions. For example: “I can read this text or book and keep my eyes on the road at the same time.” “I can skip the safety goggles just this once.” “That electric circuit [...]
Are We Addicted to Stress?
Are We Addicted to Stress? For many, pending deadlines and packed schedules are not overwhelming, but instead can be a driving force that pushes them toward greater productivity. We have processes to streamline, goals to achieve, promotions to earn, debt to eliminate, exercise regimes to master, dreams to chase, and people to help and inspire. [...]
The Illusive Work-Life Balance
The Illusive Work-Life Balance As we pass the mid-year point, hours of daylight are long, outdoor activities and vacations are abundant, yet the demands at the office do not wane. The subject of providing an environment for work-life balance often resurfaces during the summer, but the topic is one that should be addressed on an [...]
The Treasure of True Grit
The Treasure of True Grit “Tell me about a time when you failed, and what you learned from that experience.” Think of the most successful employees you’ve ever worked with, or the individuals you’ve mentored who excelled the most, or the leaders you’ve studied who seem to achieve every goal they set for themselves. Undoubtedly, [...]
Failing vs Failure
While not everyone is a sports fan, sports undeniably can offer us valuable lessons for life and leadership. A prime example occurred last week during the NBA basketball playoffs. The Milwaukee Bucks, who had the best record in the league, suffered a shocking and resounding defeat in the first round of the postseason. Perhaps the [...]