Rules are everywhere! They govern so much of our lives that many times we barely notice they are there. We have social rules, safety rules, business rules, school rules, .
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Here’s a “Hard Thing Worth Doing” (#HTWD): Giving thanks for people or circumstances for which you feel anything but thankful. Are circumstances tempting you to feel bitter or hopeless, rather than
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There are many who are named William and are known for making their mark on our world. But the three Williams pictured here shared far more than just a name:
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This week, I had the privilege of spending time with an exceptional group of K-12 educators. As we discussed their varied challenges in today’s classroom, it renewed my appreciation for
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Here’s a “Hard Thing Worth Doing” (#HTWD): Give the most difficult people you know the benefit of the doubt and assume they want to be great, just like you. Even
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Have you ever been your own worst enemy? Each of us certainly can be when one of our greatest assets is being “mismanaged.” We each have native inner strengths. But, there’s
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Do you have a reputation for taking on hard things? Do you want to be known for that? Everyone has their opinion about what makes a task, a project or
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Understanding what “Feelers” think about good decisions is valuable intel. In fact, it’s essential if eliminating the costs of misunderstanding is important to you. Do you lead teams, inspire organizations,
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Whether you are seated behind a CEO’s desk, at the front of a classroom, or behind the wheel in the school pickup line, a constant stream of important decisions is
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Have you noticed how many catch phrases are created around the act of misunderstanding? Failure to understand an essential element has resulted in some fairly common idioms. For example: “Don’t
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“SERENITY NOW!” That has to be one of the funniest lines from a Seinfeld episode ever aired. Perhaps it’s so funny because ‘commanding’ it to occur typically has the opposite
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Have you ever experienced an EPIC FAIL as you are trying to create an important working or personal relationship? It can happen despite your best efforts at self-awareness and empathy.
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