Committed to an Idea or to an Action?

Committed to an Idea or to an Action?

I’ve been fantasizing about organizing our closet for the better part of a decade. Seriously. It goes something like this: See the problem Ignore the problem Get upset that the problem is still there Vow to do something about the problem Visualize an organized closet...
Notre Dame: Calling Us All To Greatness

Notre Dame: Calling Us All To Greatness

My heart ached as I watched the Cathedral of Notre Dame burn while flying from Salt Lake City to Oakland. Being in the air at the time made me feel even more helpless. I wanted to be there, in the heart of the City that we love more than any other on earth, in...
That Guy Makes Me Feel Better

That Guy Makes Me Feel Better

“…people will make a decision based on how the candidate makes them feel, and that guy, that guy there, that guy makes me feel better.” – Nicolle Wallace, anchor of Deadline: White House, speaking about Mayor Pete Buttigieg, 2020 presidential candidate, after...
Make a Promise. I Dare You.

Make a Promise. I Dare You.

What promise are you making? Your brand is your promise. It’s what your customers can count on you to deliver every time. If you can’t state your brand promise, your customers will do it for you, and they won’t bother to consult you! I recently asked a client to...
Rituals on the Road

Rituals on the Road

When the flight attendant greats you by name without referring to the passenger manifest, you know that you travel – a lot! What’s the key to maintaining forward momentum in all areas of your life while traveling for work? Maintain the rituals that you have at home....