If AI were a class you’re taking right now, what grade would you earn? An A? B? Maybe a C? Most people assume AI is about building agents, writing code, or replacing jobs. It is not. For most professionals, AI is simply the most powerful thinking partner they’ve ever had. The question is not, “Do… Continue reading What is your current AI Grade?
Tag: Mindset
It’s Not About the Tackle
Are you trying to upgrade your results by buying better gear instead of refining your own approach? Every weekend, you’ll see the same scene at the local lake. An amateur angler pulling up with thousands of dollars of the latest high-end gear. They have the most expensive carbon fiber rod, a top of the line… Continue reading It’s Not About the Tackle
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
Boulders in the Flow
Why does life feel stuck when, on paper, everything should be moving along fine? Sometimes the answer is simple: there are boulders in your flow! Here is a powerful exercise. Take a blank sheet of 8½ x 11 paper and draw two vertical lines, one on the far left and one on the far right.… Continue reading Boulders in the Flow
Does Your Business Need a Commander’s Intent?
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?
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?
Focus On The Change Not The End Result
Why Goal Setting Often Fails (And What to Do Instead) If you’ve ever felt the familiar sting of a failed New Year’s resolution or a half-abandoned project, you’re not alone. The conventional wisdom around “goal setting” often falls short, leading to frustration rather than lasting change. As James Clear emphasizes in Atomic Habits, and as… Continue reading Focus On The Change Not The End Result
Your Record-Breaking 2026
What if I told you that the greatest transformation of your life begins with a single vision, one powerful image burned so deeply into your nervous system that it pulls you forward with unstoppable momentum? Picture this: It’s December 2026. You walk into a bookstore, turn the corner, and there you are, your face on… Continue reading Your Record-Breaking 2026
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?