The One-Thing Rule for Email
What is the rule? Simply this: When writing an email, discuss only one topic. The corollary to the rule is that the subject line must accurately reflect the same topic.
Peter Tyson
After a career as US Navy Helicopter Test Pilot, Instructor, and Acquisition Professional, I fell in love with organizational and Personal Growth and Development, Leadership Training, and Communication/Public Speaking education. Now I inspire others to Dream more, Learn more, Do more, and Become more as leaders.
Why Open Questions?
There is a beautiful tool that you can use to connect with others in a conversation: Open Questions. You may be asking, “What is an Open Question?” My answer is, “Exactly, you just used one!” They don’t have a “yes” or “no” answer. Instead, the inquiry allows an answer that comes from the mind of the one being asked. There is no definitive answer that is right or wrong, and the answer is not subject to judgment.
Celebrate Milestones
There is something unique and special about passing a milestone. Whether it is completing a project or a task or simply taking a new step… Read More »Celebrate Milestones
Extreme Ownership Book Study
Join me with a week-by-week book study of the leadership principles presented by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin in Extreme Ownership. Feel free to add… Read More »Extreme Ownership Book Study
No Bad Teams, Only Bad Leaders
Extreme Ownership Chapter 2 This is part of an ongoing series of chapter-by-chapter discussions on Jocko Willink and Leif Babin’s book, Extreme Ownership. This review… Read More »No Bad Teams, Only Bad Leaders
Book Review: The Proximity Principle
A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine made a recommendation for three books. The titles included The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman. Because… Read More »Book Review: The Proximity Principle
Adding Value to Others
For quite some time now I have had two objectives when I walk into a classroom: (1) Don’t Be Boring, and (2) Add Value. I’d… Read More »Adding Value to Others
Get Your Point Across
Have you been in one of these situations? (1) You have been asked your opinion at the “big” table during the monthly board meeting; (2)… Read More »Get Your Point Across
Learning at Home
The words above – learning at home – mean something different to most people after the events of this past year. The pandemic has interrupted… Read More »Learning at Home
Book Review: The Email Warrior
HOW TO CLEAR YOUR INBOX AND KEEP IT THAT WAY Well, I have to admit I was a bit disappointed. I found an interesting title… Read More »Book Review: The Email Warrior