It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." ~ Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens' famous opening sentence continues "It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity." …
When you look at this image, do you see your Personal Productivity system at work? Y ou can fix this leaky bucket. It’s not that hard if you faithfully and relentlessly apply these basic principles.Over the last several years working with Bay Area CEOs and with members of the Exkalibur…
All of us in the United States are excited about the Pope's visit this week. Regardless of your specific beliefs or faith, the Pope's commitment to social justice and the dignity of human life offers a compelling message to everyone. B ut, what does that have to do with these…
Many of us follow an informal rule about doing something now if it takes just a few minutes. I t’s a useful rule of thumb, but what if you can’t get it done in 2 minutes? What then? Here’s the short version. If you can get it done in 2…
For most of our life, we’ve heard, “Don’t be a snitch”. In most of the movies we’ve seen, the “snitchers’ don’t fare so well when their comrades discover their double-dealing. D oes this same approach work in organizations?Some of you may be familiar with the famed but controversial West Point…
Everyone makes mistakes. That much we know for a fact, don’t we? S o, why do so many persist in their insistence that they did no wrong?Why are we are so unwilling to admit our mistakes?Despite the lessons that cover the waterfront — from Watergate to the Catholic Church —…
One of the most pervasive challenges that arises in my coaching sessions with CEOs and other business executives is the struggle to make the tough decisions.It's a deadly disease that cripples personal productivity. It’s usually a decision that’s already been resolved — silently, often deep in the psyche — but…
More than 500 years ago, the Bonfire of the Vanities purged sin and excess. O bjects like cosmetics, artworks, mirrors and much more were burned in the town square. What are you going to throw on your own bonfire? Is it Time to Start Your Own Bonfire?Barely 500 years ago, Girolamo…
