For an executive to be highly effective, they need to be highly productive. Being highly productive not only allows us to accomplish more, it lowers the feelings of stress and anxiety as well. Although many executives attempt greater productivity through prioritized lists and calendar management, I don’t know anyone who’s actually been able to achieve high […]
Why I Don’t Read or Watch the News
It’s true. I don’t read the newspaper and I don’t watch the news on TV. If you think that’s strange or unwise, then you’ll really be shocked to find out that I haven’t read a daily newspaper or watched the news on TV for over 15 years! There are several meaningful reasons why I avoid […]
3 Keys for Being Highly Productive
Virtually every client I work with wants (and needs) to be highly productive. Being highly productive not only enables us to get our work done more effectively, but it reduces stress and sets a good example for our team. Although many executives attempt greater productivity through prioritized lists and calendar management, I don’t know anyone […]
Everyone Has a Plan Until…
Mike Tyson, the heavyweight boxer, was quoted as saying, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Regardless of what you may think of him as a boxer or a person, it was a great observation. It doesn’t matter whether we’re talking about boxing or business, the truth is that we all […]
Executive Effectiveness: Stop Setting Goals
Over the years, I’ve seen this scenario over and over. An executive decides they want a real boost in growth and profits, so they set a big goal for their organization. Or, if they’re really ambitious, they develop a “BHAG” (a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal). Then they rally the troops, announce their big goal with […]
Does Success Change You?
Imagine this scenario… You spend years working hard to succeed. During these years, you have some success, mixed with lots of frustrations, but you never really reach the level of success you dream of. And then something shifts. Everything begins to work, and your fame and fortune take off. Here’s the question: Does success change […]
Does Attitude Really Count?
We’ve all heard the sayings about attitude. Things like: “Your attitude determines your altitude”, “Attitude is everything”, and “The only thing you can control is your attitude”. Let’s face it. No one is against having a positive attitude. It’s kind of like mom and apple pie. There’s nothing to be against. But attitude has an […]
Executive Effectiveness: Becoming Highly Productive
For an executive to be highly effective, they need to become highly productive. In addition, how they attain high productivity is as important as the productivity itself. High productivity is essential for executives because it serves three important purposes. The first, most obvious, is that it enables us to get our work done. No small […]
Executive Blind Spots
We all have patterns, habits, and beliefs that limit us. The challenge is that we generally can’t see how those thought-patterns and beliefs hold us back and what we can’t see tends to sabotage our efforts. Blind spots can severely impact an executive’s strategic vision, their course of action, and their rate of success. They […]
Does This Mindset Hold You Back?
I was talking to a client the other day about his goals as an entrepreneur. When I asked him how big he wanted his business to be, he gave me an answer that was only a modest amount over his current level of success, and then explained that growing much beyond that would create a […]