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A good friend and I have been saying this to each other lately—“just start.” There are a ton of quotable quotes with this idea at their core: The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. (Lao Tzu) The secret of getting ahead is getting started. (Twain) The way to get started is ... Continue Reading
I’m a huge fan of the HBO drama “Succession.” The third season ended last month, and I’ve been reading articles and listening to podcasts about the writers, the actors, the showrunner, and the rest of the creative team. In one interview, Mark Mylod, the director of many of the episodes, spoke about the decision that ... Continue Reading
We’re inundated daily by tons of information and data, and it can feel like our most important job is to pass along our own content and information to others. I notice this frequently when I ask a client what their intention is for the meeting they are preparing to lead. I’ll say, “Think about the ... Continue Reading
When we’re anticipating something that’s going to happen, we tell ourselves a story about what we think may occur. I’m expecting it to be the most glorious day ever I’m sure I’m going to have a terrible time I’m afraid that when I give this presentation it will go horribly and I will be mortified ... Continue Reading
We’ve designed programs and workshops for many different kinds of organizations, so we’ve worked with lot of folks in learning and development. I was intrigued by the premise of John Parsell and Rory Sacks’s new podcast, “Is Training the Answer?” as they explore that question with people inside and outside the training field. What do ... Continue Reading
Last fall, I went to a play. This was the first time since March of 2020 (or maybe a little earlier) that I’d been to a live play in a theatre—very exciting! Before the lights dimmed and the actors took their places, the artistic director of the company gave a short curtain speech. As is ... Continue Reading
At the end of 2019, Ignite CSP coaches Neela Munoz and Vivian Smith and I got together to record a new year’s video. As I look back on it now, it’s one of those poignant snapshots of the “time before.” Unbeknownst to us, Covid-19 was already well on its way to becoming a substantial part ... Continue Reading
I have always been a big reader. Keeping a list of what I’ve read has always been a fun way to look back on the year. My reading tastes have shifted somewhat. Since 2020, I’ve found myself devouring mystery series, the more British the better, one after the next. But thanks to the two book ... Continue Reading
This blog post will generate lots of responses. They will almost all be automated emails from subscribers that let me know the recipient is out of the office for some time over the holiday season. When I first entered the workforce, there was email, but there were few cellphones, no smartphones, and you didn’t assume ... Continue Reading
Every year about this time, I realize I’m not really in the market for presents any more. I’m fortunate enough to be able to purchase all the stuff I need and lot of what I want, so I’m not turning to a wish list to fill out those items. What I long for more and ... Continue Reading
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