Many of us follow an informal rule about doing something now if it takes just a few minutes. It’s a useful rule of thumb, but what if you can’t get it done in 2 minutes? Here’s the short version. If you can get it done in 2 minutes, don’t add…
Yes, 2022 is here - thankfully - and we can finally say good riddance to 2021. You've already got a long list of things to do ... executing the annual plan, inspiring your team, committing to a new level of productivity … and so it goes. To give you a…
This is a shorter holiday version to kick off the New Year. I hope you enjoy it.
Sword Tips, the Exkalibur Newsletter returns with a holiday edition ... and much much more.
Over the years, we’ve taken several approaches to the curse of perfection. Today’s quote reminds us that getting started, against all odds, can’t wait until there are no objections.
Lately, it seems there are more stories and articles about imposter syndrome. Simply put, it refers to feelings of self-doubt and a persistent sense...
If you're a recovering perfectionist like me, this is a challenging concept ... but without it, not much is going to get done. In another version, you've probably heard that "perfection is the enemy of done", a different perspective on how our quest for perfection or certainty can be our…
Yup, it's Friday again but a full week this time. I hope you had a great one! Finally settling down to my vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, antibiotics-free, raw, non-GMO, organic, fat free, low carb meal! Food for Thought I loved the book, Can't Hurt Me ... although not without the painful recognition that…
In my decades of leadership coaching, in both one-one and group settings, I've been reminded that nothing is more frustrating to senior leaders than having to make the tough decisions. Why, you might ask? They're CEOs and senior leaders. They're getting paid to make the tough decisions, aren't they? Yes,…