Effective and Efficient
Remember, effectiveness with people and efficiency with things. Stephen Covey Wow that is amazing stuff. Written back in 1989. It’s speaks right to where we should be as leaders and managers. A great principle for our personal lives as well….
From my book, Choices, from Chapter 8
So what can you do to change your old paradigm that says you can’t, to the new paradigm that says you can? First, as we said earlier, do some work to discover what gifts and passions your were born with….
Faith vs Fear
Faith is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. Pastor Michael Sheve Do we really believe we can do all things? Do we realize that tons of things over the last several hundred yeas were labeled as…
Schedule vs Schedule
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. Stephen Covey Great stuff. I know I’m totally guilty. Head down, focused, making things happen, checking boxes, kicking butt and taking names and then it…
Form Follows Function
The way you spend your time is a result of the way you see your time and the way you really see your priorities. Stephen Covey That kind of hurts a little. What I commit my time to = what’s…
Tension managed responsibly releases power
Tension managed responsibly releases power. When you think about this statement as it relates to machinery it makes total since. In a manufacturing plant if the tension on the belt is too tight it might break and shut down production….
From my book Choices, chapter 7
My belief is your family should be on the top 3 steps of your life ladder. You have some responsibility to care, nurture, pour into and grow those relationships. You do realize if you have children that one of your…
Security, Guidance, Wisdom, Power
Security, Guidance, Wisdom, Power Whatever is at the center of your life will be the source of your security, guidance, wisdom and power. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Security – sense of worth, identity, emotional anchor,…
Timing is Everything
You don’t have to be good all the time you just need to be good at the right time! Do you agree with this thought? I’m torn. Part of me does believe you can be good or on your game…
From my book Choices, Chapter 6
Relationships Sometimes we just need to grow up. There is a great book called Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman that sheds light on what immature behavior looks like. Maybe read it some time and see what you think. It shares…
Are you just listening to what you want to hear?
We can always find someone saying what we want to hear. Isn’t it interesting how everyone can always find someone that will tell them what they want to hear. Someone that will back up their beliefs or their opinions? My…
Management and Leadership
Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things! Peter Drucker You do realize we need both. Try doing things right but working on the wrong things. Or how about working on the right things but doing them…