Who Was That Unmasked Man?
About 60% of the attendees at my session in Atlanta on Wednesday wore masks. I found just two issues with the masks. First, it was hard to hear some people who chose not to remove them when speaking. I dealt with
The Ups vs the Downs
I'm weary of listening to "ideal leadership traits" and "what makes great teams" and all the rest of this nonsense, as though there are answers in the back of someone's book. Let me simplify: If you're not growing, your declining. There
High Resolution Boredom
We bought a honking big, new TV for the master bedroom, but its capabilities were beyond the Apple III TV I have hooked up. So I went online, ordered Apple TV IV and received it a day later (of course).
The Never Giving
I've determined that the Ever Given, the ship stuck in the Suez for all that time, must have actually been Noah's Ark. Every shortage I encounter is blamed on that vessel. There aren't enough chips for auto manufacturers, we're short on
Respiration
The more successful a business becomes, the more it needs outside help and counsel. Otherwise, it begins to breathe its own exhaust rather than continuing to breathe fresh air.
Your Mental Wardrobe
We change our clothing with current styles, adapt to new dining choices, readily try "in-spots" for vacations or entertainment. But we don't readily change our thinking and beliefs. I love my colleague Marshal Goldsmith's observation: "What got you here won't get
Speeding Up
Believe it or not, local towns in Rhode Island are having violent debates about speed bumps and speed "humps." (Apparently, the construction is somewhat different.) In any case, cars are grounding, damage is being caused. Of course, this road architecture
Whose Voice?
People are uncertain. We're receiving often contradictory information. Decisions are made and then reversed. Once reliable sources and people are now questionable. What a great time to be a consultant and advisor. Of course, that depends on to whom you're listening. You
But What If I Didn’t?
Most people assess risk by asking questions about what could go wrong. This might be about finances, reputation, ego, relationships, lost time, and so forth. Fair enough. But few people assess risk by asking how they'd feel if they didn't go
Choices During the Plague
Best thing: Get vaccinated, vastly reduce chances of being infected, and almost negate all chances of death, while protecting others as well. Next best thing: Wear a mask and practice social distancing, run the risk of infection and death, and perhaps