I want to play a different game. And I’m in the middle of doing a pivot in my business to support that. I’ve realized my focus isn’t where I want it to be. Some of what I’m doing just doesn’t light me up and I’m beginning to get much more clear about what does. Sharing […]
Mindset
“N” is for Now
The only time you have is NOW. You can regret the past or remember the past, but you can only live now. You can worry about the future or make plans for the future, but the only time you actually live is now. Right now my kitten Hobbes is snuggled up in my lap (he’s […]
“L” is for love, lukewarm, and loathing
Today we’re going to discuss Love, Lukewarm, and Loathing. It’s something I talk about with my family, friends, and clients alllll the time. “What do you love?” “What do you loathe?” “What do you do that you’re lukewarm about?” It’s too cliché or flip to simply say, “Do what you love. Stop doing what you […]
“J” is all about Judgment
There’s a thing that happens about 70 percent of the time when I meet someone new (a potential client, during a networking event when they learn what I do, etc.) The person inevitably says something like: “I cleaned up my office since I knew you were coming. I didn’t want to feel embarrassed when you […]
“E” is for Energy, Efficiency, and Effectiveness
I’m roaring right into my busy season. There’s something about the fall and winter that compels people to call me. They are out of energy, desperate for more time, and feeling overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Today’s note is all about “E” – and I couldn’t decide on just one thing. So, let’s focus on efficiency, effectiveness, […]
“D” is for Decision
Yesterday I had the pleasure of sharing breakfast with a former client. We got together to discuss some upcoming work opportunities and for him to share some very good news. See, he and I met for several months to work on his Five Essential Business Systems (TM). He wanted to grow his business and knew […]