Think about the last time you decided to improve something about yourself, your team, or a relationship. If you’re like most people, you started strongly, then faded slightly, then faded more, and eventually slipped back into the same pattern that motivated you to make the change initially. It bothers you when you think about it, […]
posted on January 8, 2017 by
Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work
Next time you are in the gym, take a look around at the new faces you see. These are the people who set a New Year’s resolution to get in better shape and lose weight. Most of them won’t be in the gym with you in a couple of months. Research shows that less than 10% of […]
posted on June 18, 2012 by
Do You Have The Discipline For Excellence (Part 2)?
In my last post I mentioned the first of a three-step process for achieving sustainable excellence: Your individual, team or organizational goal plan is the process of excellence. It is the roadmap and guide for accomplishing the ultimate vision. The second step is discipline. Simply said, did you honor the commitments to yourself, team or organization […]
posted on June 7, 2012 by
Sustainable Excellence Through Process, Discipline & Focus (Part 1)
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 book, training program, diet, etc. proclaiming to take you to the Promised Land. Truth be told, many techniques are helpful for temporarily improving some aspect of your individual […]