What can you teach me?
About two years ago, I asked a new friend of mine to join me for lunch. I had just celebrated my daughter’s first birthday. Gene Ellerbee had just celebrated his 70th birthday. I was upfront about why I wanted to get together: Gene was the father of five daughters. In his more than 45 years [...]
Buying into lies about running late
First off, let me be upfront that I’m often guilty of running late, so what I share here comes from self evaluation. I have committed to solving the problem ...
Importance of preserving big blocks of time to think and create
Take a look at your calendar. Is it full of scattered appointments, meetings and tasks? Thirty minutes here, sixty minutes there with varying breaks in between? You’re busy. So ...
That’s why we mow the grass
I grew up on a large cattle ranch. We raised Registered Brangus. The best cattle were sold for 10′s of thousands of dollars to ranchers looking to improve the ...
Feeling overwhelmed with tasks? Here’s a 15 min solution.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed about all your tasks at work or home? A simple and surprisingly therapeutic solution is to take a few moments and write everything down. I promise it’ll be ...
Digital notebook showdown: Evernote v. Springpad
Storing and retrieving text, audio or picture notes is a breeze with both Evernote and Springpad. More people have heard of and use Evernote (10M users), but over several months ...
Are you too responsive to unsolicited calls or emails?
How often do you take calls from numbers you do not recognize? How often do you feel obligated to reply to an email simply because someone sent it to you? ...
Websites and apps I’m enjoying these days
Here’s a short list of the web or mobile sites and apps that simply make my day more enjoyable. Whether they help me finish my work quicker, communicate more ...
The ripple effect of company culture
Are you struggling with your team consistently delivering the right sales or service experience to your customers? How do you feel about how your vendors are treated and what they ...
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