Readers are leaders, who doesn’t know that? It was the mantra of educators and public service commercials throughout my entire childhood. But I hated to read. I “read” when I had to at school. Jane Eyre, The Great Gatsby, The Scarlet Letter – I hated it! What good is this ever going to do me? [...]
The Work Only You Can Do
Last summer I attended Quitter Conf with 200 other people pursuing their dreams. The host, Jon Acuff, challenged us, “Give yourself permission today to be your secret self.” Just for the day. Just at the conference. Let yourself be the person you deeply wish you were. What would you be? What would you be [...]
7 Little Known Ways To Be More Productive At Work
We’ve all got work to do, and these days the people who can do more work, better than anyone else rise to the top. The only problem is most of us go about productivity all wrong. Our multi-tasking, always-on culture may feel like we’re getting things done, but it’s contrary to the way our brains [...]
Making the Most of My Commute
The average commute in America is 24 minutes each way. That’s approaching an hour a day; 5 hours a week. Maximizing this time has helped launch me in new directions and helped me create a life I’m excited to live! In this video: Audible.com (affiliate link) Pocket Casts: iPhone app ($1.99) Coach Radio: Justin’s challenge [...]
How to Innovate at Work
Raise your hand to ask a question. Form a single file line. Color inside the lines. From the earliest age we’ve been cultured to follow instructions. We’re rewarded for following directions. But unfortunately those things that make a great student are holding you back in your career. If you want to be valuable to your [...]
Is It Time to Fire Your Offensive Coordinator?
Fans shook their heads in disbelief as the Longhorn Offense disappointedly trotted off the field and was replaced by the punt team. The familiar sound of booing grew out of the stands. Third and nine, down by two scores, and we played it safe. Again. We’d seen this too many times. Year after year we [...]
