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Motivation & Passion

5 Steps to Self-Discipline

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 10/23/2022
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When entrepreneurs fail, often their creative ideas aren’t matched by consistent and purposeful effort. Let’s look at the five components of self-discipline.

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What Does Success Mean to You?

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 05/17/2019
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Many individuals seek success. Is there anything wrong with that? High performers can seek success for the wrong reasons.

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Can You REALLY Let Go of the Outcome?

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 11/16/2018
Blurred businessman pointing at the word 'Solutions' on a transparent board filled with business terms.

I’ve written before on the concept of process versus outcome in achieving sustainable excellence. As a leader, coach or performer the basic concept is …

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What Motivates You?

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 07/31/2018
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Research has identified two types of motivation driving performers – mastery (also known as task) and ego. Individuals who are motivated to perform by …

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What We Can Learn From Adversity

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 03/27/2018
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Adversity comes in many forms. Regardless of the source, adversity can become a teacher to us if we view it in the proper perspective.

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Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 01/08/2017
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Research has shown that approximately 90% of people who make New Year’s resolutions do not achieve them. How can you be in the 10% this year?

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REI Reaps Rewards By Putting Purpose Before Profit

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 11/17/2016
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REI set the retailing world on its head by giving all employees a day off on Black Friday. We can all learn from putting purpose before profit.

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How Lin-Manuel Miranda Created a Smash Hit: Leadership Lessons

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 06/29/2016
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Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda has turned a history lesson into a serious case of ticket envy across America. What can leaders learn from hm?

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Redefining Passion In Leadership

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 04/16/2013
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It’s true that passion is essential to excellence. But I find leadership passion is very misunderstood. Passion comes in many different packages.

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Don’t Waste Your Time With Mission Statements

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 10/31/2012
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Ditch the mission statements and give your team a compelling reason why they exist and a clear vision for success. Your sign of success will be …

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