The Difference Between Success and Excellence
Most people believe success and excellence are interchangeable terms. Actually, they aren’t. Success in the performance world is about achieving…
Why Aren’t More People Excellent?
There are two reasons most people are not excellent in whatever they choose to pursue in life. The first is …
Understanding Process and 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)
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)?
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)
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
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.
Five Signs You are a Self-Aware Leader
Great organizations are most often led by leaders with high self-awareness. Here are five signs you’re on the road to being a self-aware leader.
What Does Success Mean to You?
Many individuals seek success. Is there anything wrong with that? High performers can seek success for the wrong reasons.
Can You REALLY Let Go of the Outcome?
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 …