In the heat of a mission, a United States Marine doesn’t wait for a 10 page memo from headquarters to decide how to react to a changing battlefield. They rely on Commander’s Intent. They know the “why” and the “what” which allows them to figure out the “how” in real time. Too many business leaders… Continue reading Does Your Business Need a Commander’s Intent?
Tag: Intentionality
Are You Living in a Velocity Trap?
We have all experienced “The Blur.” It’s that feeling when you reach 5:00 PM, exhausted, your brain buzzing from eight hours (or more) of non-stop activity. Yet, when you look at your major strategic initiatives, the things that actually move the needle for you personally, your business or career haven’t budged an inch. You were… Continue reading Are You Living in a Velocity Trap?
Improved Daily Productivity – How?
Productivity isn’t always about doing more. It’s about doing what matters, with clarity, intention, and energy. We often use “busyness” as a shield to avoid the uncomfortable work of choosing. If you want to move from “doing more” to “doing what matters”, try different approaches. One simple but powerful approach is the 25-5 Method. The… Continue reading Improved Daily Productivity – How?
Roles on your Leadership Throne
Claiming Your Seat in Life, Family, Relationships, and Work Every one of us sits on a personal leadership throne, whether we acknowledge it or not. The question isn’t if you’re a leader, but how consciously do you carry the roles that make up your life. Leadership isn’t limited to corner offices or big titles. It’s… Continue reading Roles on your Leadership Throne
Are You Driving in the Gravel – or on the Highway?
The road you travel can determine the speed of your success. This may have happened to you, it did with me the other day. I was driving to a meeting, texting while driving (Oops) and before I knew it, I was half on the road and half in the gravel. Of course I quickly corrected… Continue reading Are You Driving in the Gravel – or on the Highway?
Life in a 3-Foot World
Every day, we go into battle. With the extensive noise surrounding each of us, I cannot recall a time when becoming more intentional is so important. The Navy Seal’s refer to living in a “3-Foot World”. Three spheres constantly compete for our attention: Outside of this image, there is the world inside our own head.… Continue reading Life in a 3-Foot World