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.
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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… Read More »Why Open Questions?
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
Take One Day at a Time and Breathe!
Take One: It’s a Set-up Let’s face it – we can be the most impatient people in the world at times! Tell us we can’t… Read More »Take One Day at a Time and Breathe!
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
Possibilities or Defeat?
The Reality So often we have tasks we want or need to accomplish, but something happens that makes us feel defeated before we have even… Read More »Possibilities or Defeat?