Productivity & Mindset
Are You Moving Too Fast To Think?
October 6, 2026
The other day, I was driving my daughter to a doctor’s appointment, and we were already going to be a few minutes late. I hate being late! She is
Being Proactive Isn’t About Predicting the Future
August 28, 2026
Being Proactive Isn’t About Predicting the Future Have you ever been told, “Be more proactive”? It’s one of the most common pieces of feedback employees receive—and one of
Four mental messages that hold you back
June 9, 2026
When I was writing The Connector’s Advantage, I sent out a few emails to people I knew for their input, and I got incredible insight. I moved forward and was able
How to Harness Anxiety
April 14, 2026
A few weeks ago, I wrote about if Fear Is a Good Motivator. With so much going on in the world and in my little part of it, anxiety is the
Unhappy at work? This may be to blame.
April 7, 2026
I’m sure you’ve heard some version of the phrase, “You reap what you sow,” or “What goes around comes around,” or even “Karma’s a bitch.” There are so many idioms
Is fear a good motivator?
March 31, 2026
Last year about this time I wrote a post called, Is Guilt A Good Motivator. The conclusion I made was that sometimes guilt can be a powerful driver of needed action. It turns out,
Am I Being Efficient or Just Impatient?
March 24, 2026
If you have been reading my musings for a while, you may recall some feedback my kids have given me a few times during our family feedback sessions. (Yes, we really
You Get to Be Bad at One Thing (Choose Wisely)
February 10, 2026
One of my favorite parts of my kids’ break is having my whole family together, especially for family game night. Whether we’re around the table or waiting for food, games
Nothing is Wasted
December 9, 2025
I recently heard a phrase that stopped me in my tracks: “Nothing is wasted.” Think about how often we say things like, “What a waste of time!” or “That was