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Why Aren’t More People Excellent?

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 02/02/2024

A tablet displaying a bell curve with shaded areas and a pen nearby.

There are two reasons most people are not excellent in whatever they choose to pursue in life. The first is …

Understanding Process and Outcome

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 01/05/2024

A 3D chart highlighting 'Plan', 'Execute', and 'Desired Outcome'.

In great performance organizations, teams and individuals there is actually a paradoxical relationship between process and outcome.

Sustainable Excellence Through Process, Discipline & Focus (Part 3)

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 11/02/2023

Illustration of two parallel production lines with gears on a yellow background.

I’ve presented the process and discipline components of sustainable excellence in the last two posts. The final piece of the performance equation is focus.

Do You Have The Discipline For Excellence (Part 2)?

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 10/03/2023

Compass needle pointing to compliance instead of directions.

The second step to sustainable excellence is discipline. Did you honor the commitments to yourself, team or organization in order to …

Sustainable Excellence Through Process, Discipline & Focus (Part 1)

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 09/05/2023

Close-up of golden 'EXCELLENCE' on metallic gears.

Don’t rely on the latest tip of the day or fad of the month to achieve your personal or collective best. There will always be another leadership or self-help book, infomercial, exercise program, diet, etc., proclaiming to take you to the Promised Land. Truth be told, many techniques are helpful for temporarily improving some aspect…

5 Steps To Avoid Complacency

By The Tobin Company, P.L.L.C. | 12/10/2022

Hand holding a trophy up against a bright blue sky and sun.

Remember the fire in the belly you felt on the way to achieving a goal? Here are five steps to avoid complacency once you’ve achieved your dream goal.