If you lined up five panes of crystal clear glass, one in front of the other, you would be able to see from one end to the other. In fact, you’d be able to see all the way through the far pane of glass. That’s because there’s very little interference…

Everyone gets the same 24 hours in a day. There’s not a person on Earth that gets more or less than anyone else. The key differentiator becomes who can leverage their 24 hours most appropriately. I use the word “appropriately” intentionally. Efficiently or effectively could be used as well, although…

No matter what you do, don’t ever say Yes (unless you absolutely mean it). Why? Because one Yes equals ten Yes’s. That’s right — every time you say Yes it’s like saying Yes to ten things! Every Yes you give has layers upon layers of commitments behind it. …

To lead effectively, one must simultaneously maintain visibility of both the details and the Big Picture. Leaders must constantly find ways to optimize their own efforts, as well as those of their teams. …

There is a HUGE difference between having good intentions and actually making a positive impact. The former is where most people spend their time. The latter is what truly makes a difference. They say, “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions,” and now that I’ve been an executive…

I’m one of those people who absolutely loves his job. I wake up every morning knowing that I get to help people and businesses become better. More than anything else, I love it when people have “Aha moments”. You can see it in their face every time. Concepts suddenly click…

Life can be unpredictable at times. It can feel messy, hectic, and out of our control. The minute you think you have it all figured out…something changes. You plan to go left, but the universe forces you to go right. …

Perspective is everything. If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. This is as true in business as it is in life. For leaders in organizations, it’s critical to know when to dig into the details, as well as when to lift your…

Over the years I’ve come to realize that everyone in their own unique way is completely bat shit crazy. I say this tongue in cheek, but then again, I’m dead serious. We’re all our own little version of nuts! We have fears, anxieties, blind spots, and insecurities. We all talk…