Did you know that what happens inside your company only impacts about 55% of the overall performance of your firm? Approximately 45% of your firm’s performance can be explained by what is happening outside of your company, in your industry or by other things outside of your control. A PESTEL […]
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Strategy is the work that you do now to create a positive impact for yourself or for your business in the future. It means that you are setting aside time to think about the vision that you have, align your resources towards those objectives, and execute that work. As executives […]
Speak with anyone about decisions and it’s likely that you will get an eye roll. When I was young, I could not wait to grow up so that I could finally make more decision in my life. I had the type of childhood where many of my decisions were made […]
What is purpose, anyway? A lot of people are searching for it. Human beings are wired to find purpose, and meaning, in our experiences, in our work, and in our lives. When navigating significant levels of disruption, we often work to find meaning in that, too. In short, a purpose […]
Sometimes life can get hard. Maybe it’s just the monotony of the day that gets to you. Sometimes trying to accomplish a goal can be tiring…or, you are just ready for a change that isn’t happening yet. No matter what life throws at you, having the skills and the ability […]
For many professionals, we have been told over and over by our companies to make our goals SMART. SMART is an acrostic which stands for goal characteristics: Specific – narrow enough to result in effective planning Measurable – able to be tracked over time Attainable – achievable and able to […]
Failure is defined as non-performance – when you don’t achieve an outcome that you would like. This could include things such as not achieving your desired outcome on a plan, performance, financial goal, etc. It is important to learn, however, not to internalize situations that happen as a reflection of […]
According to a recent article by McKinsey, top performing companies have high ambitions about continuing to make investments in technology. This is not surprising. But how companies plan to leverage technology to differentiate their companies is what is noteworthy. There are several reasons why top performers usually keep an eye […]
As one ventures out in life and faces risks and adversity, it is helpful to learn from people who have traveled the road before you and have navigated the journey. The list below includes a few people from a variety of backgrounds who have overcome tremendous hardship and have been […]
A mentor is a trusted advisor. This person can offer you experience, guidance, advice, help, wisdom and encouragement as you travel your career or life journey. There is a very distinct difference between someone who gives you training vs. someone who mentors you. Training is usually led by someone with […]
Not many people talk about suicide, because it can be an uncomfortable subject to discuss. Every year, approximately 800,000 people die by suicide, which is approximately one person every 13 minutes. This is more deaths than all wars combined, and the third cause of death for people aged 15-44. It […]
When working to make a decision in life, especially if it is something important, it is helpful to have a few things in mind to reflect on as you get started. The following tips will help you think through your options and take care of yourself along the way. Tip […]
Think about each of the verses below, and in place of the words ‘you’ and ‘your’, put your name. You have the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Pet 3:4 You are inwardly renewed every day. 2 Cor 4:16 […]
Confidence can be defined as a belief in yourself. It means that you believe you can meet the challenges that life brings your way, and are able to make decisions and act in a way that will help you meet your goals and succeed. Being confident means that you have […]
This poem was shared with me by a coaching client as we were working together. It beautifully describes the stages of change. It is written by Portia Nelson, and is titled, Autobiography in Five Short Chapters Chapter I I walk down the street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I fall […]
When you care for something (or someone), it means that you are looking after what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of that object or person. It also means that you pay serious attention or give consideration to doing something correctly, and that you work to avoid […]
You know the proverbial fight or flight principle? Well, sometimes a stress response is neither – you pretty much just freeze. If there is a lot of change going on around you, sometimes all you want to do is sit down and breathe. You want time to stop – so […]
Extended (or multiple) periods of uncertainty and stress can be overwhelming. The feeling of overwhelm can seem like an immersion – the situation consumes the mind and sometimes it seems as if there is an inability to focus on anything else, or to know how to get started in moving […]
Companies usually implement some type of feedback system to provide employees with an evaluation of their performance. These reviews or check-ins are usually focused on progress toward goals that have been already identified. Generally, if you did more than what was expected, you get rated higher. If you did less, […]