Separation Day: Leveraging the Power of Discipline to Gain an Edge on the Competition

Advantages are created in the moments when you’re the only one to show up. Some weeks back, I strolled out of the office at the end of my workday. It has been a long, snowy, unusually cold winter here in the Midwest, and this day was one of the nastiest. There were a few inches […]

Goals Blown into Chunks: The Capability of Small Steps to Achieve Big Dreams

Most jobs I’ve held throughout my career have had an annual performance appraisal process. As a manager, I’ve facilitated a number of them as well. I’ve had some employees who have taken the process to heart, particularly when it comes to setting goals for the next year. Others? Not so much. Why Do We Do […]