To lead is to be out in front, ahead of the others, setting the standard and deciding where to go.…
Obvious
Even though it is…it might still need to be said. But, it’s also worth asking, who’s it for? And, what’s…
Make Believe
Make believe is an escape, an invented place for us to go, a dream perhaps. It can help was deal…
Perspective
If we don’t like, understand or agree with what we see or hear, perhaps we could change our perspective. What…
Scary
Most of the scary is invented by us as a form of resistance, cloaked to trick us into avoiding action…
Statement
What’s the statement for? Is it actually useful? Or, are we just attempting to get attention? What’s underneath? Is it…
Overload
It might look something like this when we take on too much. It just won’t all fit. The question is…what…
Care
It’s rarely measured by what we say. Sometimes, it’s how we say it. But mostly, it shows up all on…
Ship It
It doesn’t need to be perfect, it won’t be, it can’t be. But, it’s probably good enough. It’s probably better…
Custom
Not so long ago, most things came the way they were…no changes or substitutions permitted. Now, virtually everything has an…
Bright Spot
Sometimes, they just show up. But often, they don’t. We need to find them. Or, make one. How can we…
Messaging
There’s a lot of time and effort spent on highlighting our features. At this point, we’re in message overload. It’s…
Traction
Progress requires forward motion, which requires traction. Our strategies, plans and actions are like steps. They build momentum towards something…
Keep Out
Sometimes, the signals are pretty clear. Other times, they’re more subtle. Crossed arms, lack of eye contact, a closed office…
Gardening
Gardening requires attention, thought, planning, effort, nurturing and care. We give these to the garden and it gives back. The…
Edges
Standing out or for something means we can’t be in the middle, where everyone else is. We have a much…
Fitting In
The danger with the strategy to fit in, to be common, to do the expected, to use the regular kind…
Word Culture
The words we choose to use play a significant role in shaping our identity and the atmosphere of our conversations.…
Lost
Most of our lives are prescribed. We follow a course, timeline, directions and expectations. Veering off isn’t an option. But…
View
Remarkable views aren’t that easy to come by. What’s the rush? If we’re lucky enough to find one, why not…