Archive for March 2016
The real value of lifelong learning – SCN Encourager
If you haven’t heard of Kary Oberbrunner yet, you’re missing out. His gift is helping people gain clarity and become “souls on fire”– excited about who they are, what they do, and the direction they’re going. (See? Not all my inspiration comes from Cindy!)
Read MoreWhat you choose to attack indicates the kind of leader you are – SCN Encourager
You won’t find a self-test any easier than this. Shazam! I’m starting to get the hang of this whole “innovation” thing. Yesterday I presented my extensive credentials to show you why I’m well suited to raise the topic of innovation. No doubt many of you were shocked, some maybe even envious. I’ll admit it’s a rare day I can crow about my…
Read MoreWant to be known as an innovator? Hire me. I have the skills you need. – SCN Encourager
You needn’t look any further for help. I’m your man. Call me. Or better yet, call my agent. I still can’t believe my sudden good fortune! I’m proud to now announce that I naturally possess ALL of the top prerequisite skills needed for launching into “pure innovation” by a factor of 10x. New research has determined that a unique skill set actually…
Read MoreForget work-life balance. Just monitor your “willpower gauge.” – SCN Encourager
Many experts believe achieving work-life balance is a pipe dream. Apparently… You’re either working on YOUR top priorities or you’re not. And you can’t always go by what’s on your calendar, either. The meetings and other events you have penciled in may not actually represent YOUR top priorities. They may just represent YOUR “stuff.” I sure wish I could be…
Read MoreThis poster in a school hallway really got me thinking – SCN Encourager
And surprisingly, not in a weird way It made me grateful for all of our heroes. And I’m ashamed how often I forget, that we discover our heroes in the midst of our own hard times. Heroes sure aren’t found on the easy path. I should know. I’ve chosen it often enough. But…
Read MoreYou can do it! Oh yes, you can! (Oops! Breaking news. I guess you can’t… sorry.) – SCN Encourager
Apparently everything has its limits. Even willpower. The research is in. And it shows willpower is finite. Hmmm. We only have so much of it. No self-talk and pep-talk will change this. We begin with a certain amount of willpower in “our tank” everyday… and all we can do is draw it down. Like most everything else, willpower…
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