8 of My Most Popular Articles from the Archives
With over 1,000 blogs/articles posted, here are 8 that are among the best and most popular. Topics include leadership, thinking, customer service, success habits and energy.
A Tale of Two Favors
I recently did two people a favor. The response couldn’t have been more different. How good are you at expressing appreciation?
The Art of Acknowledgement
A salesperson from Pitney Bowes left a message on my office voicemail that my lease on the postage machine was almost up and he could help me lock in a savings for uninterrupted service. I returned his call and said I was going to return the machine at the end of the lease but hadn’t…
How Big is Walden Pond? And Why it Matters
How big was Walden Pond that Thoreau famously wrote about? Was it a tiny marsh or a large body of water? And why does it matter? Find out about how curiosity can enrich your life and improve your work.
Hurry is the Enemy
Sometimes we pride ourselves on being really busy and find ourselves caught up in hurry. Yet hurry is the enemy. Find out why and what you can do instead.
It is Time to Renew Your Routine
A routine is something you use every day to make the most of your time. When was the last time you rethought your routine and renewed it to maximize your daily efforts?
Building Mental Muscle: 20 Servings of Food for Thought.
You build mental muscle by challenging your thinking. Here are 20 ideas to consider. Think of them as food for your mental training table.
What Makes A Leader Successful Today? Intentionality and the 3 Shifts
What is the most important thing leaders do? Find out in this blog and also learn the three leadership shifts you need to make now to succeed.
Post 1000: Observations and Conclusions
After writing and posting one thousand blogs, these are my conclusions and observations that can make you a better writer and communicator.
Embrace the AND: Focus on Problems AND Opportunities
Do you have so many problems to solve that you miss the opportunities to seize? Learn how to focus on both by embracing the power of AND.