Do You Destroy Creativity and Innovation? 1. Creativity Killer ➤ Keeping people in the dark “It’s just not right. I can’t tell you why, but I just don’t like it.” “I know exactly what I want, but can’t explain it. When I see it, though, I’ll tell you.” 2. Creativity Killer ➤ Dictatorships “Here’s my idea and how to… [Read More]
You Mean the World to Me
Take 10 minutes and say thanks to a special person in your life. The teacher who inspired you to greatness . . . mentor who showed you the way . . . friend who remained by your side . . . spouse who makes everything worthwhile . . . Dear Caron, There are many… [Read More]
Earning Success the Old-fashioned Way
“Starting a business is no picnic. It consumes your entire life for the first few years.” “As a medical resident, I’ve been working 15 hours a day, 6 days a week, for a year. I’m exhausted.” “When you ‘hit the wall’ during a race, it’s really tough. Your head says go, but your body says… [Read More]
Moments of a Lifetime
Personal Responsibility: The Buck Stops with You
If you’re a parent, it’s time to act like a parent. If you’re a leader, then lead. If you want to be treated as an adult, then act your age. If you’re a politician, remember you weren’t elected to merely show up; you have a job to do. And if you’re not happy with your… [Read More]
Fallacies About Change
There are 7 fallacies about change. They are: “The best way to address tomorrow’s problems is to see how they’ve been handled in the past.” People like to define future events based on history. The problem with that approach is that the future contains too many events for which there are no precedents. “The best… [Read More]
Change . . . Why Bother?
Change…Why Bother? One of the reasons why many change management efforts fail is that the process is often misunderstood—leading to solutions that exacerbate rather than solve problems. Until change management is viewed as a continual process requiring commitment, learning, and understanding, it will be difficult for managers to lead their organizations into the future. 7… [Read More]
The Choice is Yours
We’re all confronted by countless choices each day. Some have minimal consequences, such as whether to have our ice cream in a cup or cone, while other decisions can be life changing. And while some of these choices may impact our lives today, other choices may not affect us for years to come. We are… [Read More]
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