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Obstacles ARE the Path Forward
Obstacles point the way to the future. Don't fear the obstacles when they arise because they are an integral part of finding the way forward. We know necessity is the mother of invention, making obstacles the the aunt of innovation. The 2020 theme of identity...
Weekends Can Be a Competitive Advantage
High Performance Weekends provide a competitive advantage. Start by adding one of my suggested approaches from this week's posts and build on them monthly to find a point of leverage. The 2020 theme of identity continues. Recognizing we can't live our lives in...
Don’t Confuse What Is with What Ought to Be
It is far too easy to confuse what is with what ought to be, when what is, is in our favour. Is it a matter of bias or privilege or perspective? The 2020 theme of identity continues as we explore perspective and bias. Our identity is reflected and often defined by...
Be Iterative to be Generative
Be iterative - examine the current problem or opportunity and determine whether a quick or methodical approach is required. Then, act accordingly AND be quick to learn and reiterate over time."I think it's very important to have a feedback loop, where you're...
KPIs: Key Performance Indicators
KPIs - Key Performance Indicators - measure the behaviours that get us all to where we ultimately want to be. Additionally, KPIs help us measure the results as they are achieved. Persist in the lead indicators - the behaviours required to succeed - so we can benefit...
People First – Look Up!
People First - we build a better world when we understand what it means to put people first. Start by Lifting your gaze. When we are myopic we miss the true picture of what is happening. Act in the moment, to do the right thing, and immediately set your gaze on the...
Regulatory Clarity
Clarity is critical when chaos reigns. So, set standards, clear expectations for yourself, monitor them and reevaluate over time, with evidence. There's nothing magic about regulations, too much is bad, too little is bad. - Hillary Clinton The 2020 theme of identity...
The Story We Tell Informs
The version of any story we tell our selves, impact it's our interpretation and response. We are the stories we tell our self. The 2020 theme of identity continues. Recognizing the threat of uncertainty that has been foisted upon us all with #COVID-19, is an...
Beware of Squirrels
"Squirrel: the unexpected" is one of the most difficult situations to navigate. I am trying to get at it this week from various angles. Yikes. Squirrel! By "Squirrel", I point to the unexpected. It is specifically referencing the unanticipated kind. Is there another?...
Learning on the Edge
Edge of Learning. It’s on the edge, before taking the leap, when we benefit most from observing, processing and preparing for the leap we want to take. Walk with me to the learning edge. We'll build the plan to take the leap with the process that creates the skills...