One new rule that creates positive change – NOW
Last week, did you ask yourself this question: “What’s one NEW rule I’m going to use right now to create positive change in my every day?” Perhaps you feel questions
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CHALLENGING RULES: Are you a maker, keeper, bender or breaker?
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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Hard Thing Worth Doing: Giving Thanks When You Don’t Feel Thankful
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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More on Challenging Rules, Dwelling on Edges & Changing Games
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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Rule Challengers, Edge Dwellers & Game Changers
What do Mandela, MLK Jr. and Moses have in common? A bend toward non-conformity? A safe “yes.” A relentless drive to see a major wrong in society put right? Most
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Can you teach things you’re still learning?
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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Do This Hard Thing with Difficult People
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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Doing Hard Things Worth Doing
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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Invaluable Intel: Understanding What Feelers Think
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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Using Control: How Much Is Too Much?
“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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The Kids Are Back to School . . . Now It’s Your Turn
Have you noticed just how much of your healthy lifestyle centers around learning? The people best known as “successful” devote themselves to learning something new every day. And thanks to
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Are You “Dumbing Down” the Golden Rule?
When does the “Golden Rule” come into play in your life? Do you use it on purpose? Most people agree that “Do to others as you would have them do
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