Are you a crazy entrepreneur?
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Reading Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, I was reminded over and over of how crazy entrepreneurs are. First off, they are trying to create something that only exists in their heads. Then, they engage others who see the vision and are committed to making it happen to help them.
What is the attitude you are choosing?
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Friday, I attended the Grand Guarantee Conference put on by Western Waterworks for their vendors and customers.They had a Keynote speaker Walter Bond who spoke on how to live your best life. His main point was to eliminate all excuses.
Did you set yourself a stretch goal for 2017?
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Last year my family hiking group set a goal of hiking through Matterhorn Canyon in the north eastern corner of Yosemite National Park. It is 20 miles from any road
Are you too old to change?
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It happened to me again last week. I was introduced to someone at a party and a little way into the conversation he told me he was too old to change.
Do you have a fixed or a growth mindset?
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According to Carol Dweck, author of Mindset, “Individuals who believe their talents can be developed (through hard work, good strategies, and input from others) have a growth mindset. They tend to achieve
How do you gain control back in these uncertain times?
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Fear and uncertainty seem to be growing in the US and all over the world. The violence appears random, uncontrollable and possible in any community. Not just
How do you express your creative brilliance?
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Not me, you say? I am not creative. That is what many of the TEC/Vistage Chairs said when we began day one of our annual meeting in Colorado for Chairs with 10 years or more at Vistage. Creativity means artistic or musical. Not many Chairs can draw, a few sing or play musical instruments, … […]
Are you getting the results you want?
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If your style in business is to ask for forgiveness rather than ask for permission, or you have a boss like that –listen up!
Why is it so easy to drop our GOOD habits?
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Let’s say you got into the habit of taking a 20 minute walk every day after dinner. You are doing it for about 5 weeks. Feels like a pretty good habit, right?
What can CEO’s learn from Fathers?
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So much of navigating the work world has been taught to us by our Dads! Yes, many Moms