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Gary Keller, in his book, The One Thing asks, What’s the ONE Thing you can do this week such that by doing it everything else would be easier or unnecessary?”  Another way to say that would be: What can I do today that would either ease my load or remove the necessity to act upon…

These photos of a shared office desk are nearly identical, but there is a significant difference between the two.  Do you see it?  It’s the difference between good and great.  The desk picture on the left does not depict a terribly messy desk by any means, but it portrays an air of nonchalance; almost as…

As leaders, it’s tempting to deflect responsibility when things go wrong, especially when the mistake isn’t directly your fault. However, effective leadership is about ownership.   Today, a minute error was made by a teammate in my direct report’s team. Although the error was insignificant, the learning can be noteworthy.   The teammate had mislabeled a business…

Here’s a thought-provoking TED Talk by Nigel Marsh on making work-life balance work—a topic that resonates with so many of us. He challenges the idea that balance should be left to employers and emphasizes the power of small, intentional choices in shaping a fulfilling life. It caught my attention because, like many professionals, we often struggle…

The scene in this photo taken by me in a local café speaks volumes about the subtle erosion of our most precious resource: time with loved ones. The moments we have with family and friends are finite, and the regret of not fully appreciating them often comes too late.  It makes me wonder if cell…

In my latest blog post, “Unveiling the Benefits of Setting Limits on Information Consumption,” I debunked the myth of information overload and emphasized the significance of establishing boundaries for our intake. Today, I will delve deeper into the advantages of embracing these limits, including heightened focus, diminished stress and anxiety, and amplified productivity. Conclusion In…