In my work as an executive coach, I see a consistent pattern. Talented, driven leaders move quickly from idea to execution. They are rewarded for action, so action becomes the default. What gets squeezed out is the quiet, unglamorous work that should come first. Thinking and planning. I am not immune to this myself. So… Continue reading Think-Plan-Act
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Best Time to Plant a Tree
When was the Best Time to Plant a Tree? This old proverb says the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The next best time is now. The same is true for your 2027 strategic plan and budget. If you have not started, today is the day. The leaders who finish strong… Continue reading Best Time to Plant a Tree
The Clock is Running
There are 58 business days left in 2026. That number is small enough to feel urgent and large enough to matter. Fifty-eight days won’t change your life by itself. But there is plenty of time to finish something meaningful, if you decide what that something is. Most of us don’t fall short because we lack… Continue reading The Clock is Running
The Four-Month Sprint
Today is September 10th. New Year’s Eve is seventeen weeks away. That’s not a long runway, it’s four months, 80 working days, one earnings cycle, one holiday season, and one last shot at whatever this year was supposed to be. Sprint or yawn? I’m voting for a fast sprint. Here’s the thinking. The Business Ledger… Continue reading The Four-Month Sprint
Is Your Time Paying You Dividends?
Measuring Your Return on Time (ROT) We all know about ROI, Return on Investment. We monitor our retirement accounts, mutual funds, and businesses because we want our investments to produce the greatest possible return. But when was the last time you evaluated something far more valuable? Your Return on Time. Unlike money, time is the… Continue reading Is Your Time Paying You Dividends?
How Full is Your Energy Glass?
We all get the same 168 hours every week. No one gets 172. No one gets 190. No one gets a secret extra day between Thursday and Friday. But while time is distributed equally, energy is not. Each of us carries an “energy glass.” Some people have larger glass. They can carry more, absorb more,… Continue reading How Full is Your Energy Glass?
Unlearning vs Upskilling
Is this a necessary leadership skill? In this ever increasing fast paced business environment, accelerated by Artificial Intelligence, a lot is being said about “upskilling.” Not a new thing. We attend seminars, webinars, and podcasts to learn new growth methodologies, we read or listen to the latest books on scaling a business, and we hunt… Continue reading Unlearning vs Upskilling
Are You Investing in Yourself? or Just Expecting More to Just Happen?
Everybody wants the next level. More growth. More energy. More confidence. More income. More impact. But here is the truth. You do not get to the next level by wanting it. You get there by investing in the person capable of producing it. That is where many people get stuck. But when it comes to… Continue reading Are You Investing in Yourself? or Just Expecting More to Just Happen?
What’s In Your Way?
We all say we want more. More productivity. More peace. More balance. Better relationships. Better health. A clearer sense of purpose. A stronger version of ourselves at home, at work, and with the people who matter most. But the better question is not “What do I need more of?” The better question is “What’s in… Continue reading What’s In Your Way?
Being in the Productivity Loop is Optional
If you think about it, much of being “in the loop” is optional! Why Being “In the Loop” may hurt your productivity. We are currently in a “Cognitive Tax” crisis. As a leader or high achiever in 2026, your most valuable currency is not your time, it’s your mental RAM. Yet most of us spend… Continue reading Being in the Productivity Loop is Optional