Personal Development
What Is E+R=O?
I’m privileged to speak and train on E+R=O all across North America, exploring its applications with audiences in both their personal lives and leadership roles. Even though this mindset is robust and multifaceted (for instance, it serves as the foundation for success, provides a clear picture of how the real world works best, and is…
Read MoreStrengths on Steroids — Not a Good Thing
Personality tests are designed to help people discover their natural strengths and talents. Some of the most popular ones are Myers-Briggs, DISC, and Enneagram. But did you know that a personality strength taken to an extreme becomes a weakness? As a matter of fact, when this happens, it usually becomes your greatest weakness. For instance,…
Read MoreLife Lessons from Scalping Lawns
OUCH! This past weekend, I scalped my yard. If you don’t live in a region like the Southeast, you may have never heard of “scalping” your grass. It’s the practice of mowing your lawn as low as possible in early spring. Here’s how the Lawn Doctor® blog describes it: “Scalping is mostly suitable for warm-season…
Read More“What If?” Questions
I love asking “What If” questions, but probably not for the reason most people think. As a speaker, I keynote for a lot of conferences and training events. Whenever possible, if other speakers are presenting, I sit in on their presentations. This is one of the benefits of being a speaker—you get a front-row seat…
Read More3 Steps for Failing Up – How to Turn Failure Into Success
FAILING UP — How Failure Leads to Success We all mess up. We all make mistakes. However, if you want to move from DREAM to DO in what matters most to you — if you want to live it forward in your life, career, business, or leadership — you must learn the secret to failing up.…
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