If you’re like me, you avoid inconvenient moments. You hustle to get there, go here or finish that. Along the way, people and situations that should get your attention are completely missed simply because you are not interested in being interrupted. It doesn’t fit your plan or schedule for the day. The trouble I’ve found with this mindset, at least for me, is that it is entirely self-centered. I fall into the trap of only wanting to give or care when it’s planned and convenient for me. If it’s unplanned and inconvenient, I keep moving barely noticing what I’ve decided to ignore. If you want to have a significant and unexpected impact on the people around you today, pursue some inconvenient moments that cross your path. Have the conversation you do not have time for. Assist the person broke down on the side of the road. Help the mom in line in front of…
If you just share what needs to get done, you’re giving orders. If you explain when it needs to get done, you’re prioritizing and scheduling for someone else.…
I avoid unscheduled meetings at the office. If someone wants to meet to exchange information, collaborate or whatever the occasion, I usually ask that they add the item…
be brief: write like you’re using a mobile device and have fat fingers write a helpful subject: recipients will see your name and the subject and decide whether…
Most people will tell you they hate meetings. They’re left over from the days of only being able to share information by being in the same room together. …
What’s the strategic plan for your family this year? You do it for your business or organization. You map out the year ahead, month by month, team by…
In 2010, I set out to read more than 30 books and share more of what I read with others. With 2010 behind me, I fell short of…
Think about all the things you need to get done, whether at work, home or another context. Now think about the things on that list that are quick…
I’m leading my company, The Karis Group / Kare360, on a quest in 2010 to become a national leader among small business at how we find, interview and train…
