“I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.” This is what Andy Dufresne said to Red in The Shawshank Redemption (1994). People have a choice in…
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When You Make It Your Own
You can copy someone’s work, approach, or way of doing things, but it won’t have staying power until you make it your own. You have to inject your personality into your writing, projects, leadership style,…
Managing The Unknown
You can certainly tell people what needs to be done. You can also allow them to operate within general boundaries, as long as they take responsibility for their work. I’ve learned the most on jobs…
When Strategy Gets Personal
A strategy might look impressive on paper, whether it’s designed for a personal, professional, or organizational goal. However, if it doesn’t effect a change in your behavior, bringing your vision to life will be challenging….
The Right Questions to Ask
Example 1: What did marketing do last month? VS Example 2: I have a few questions about our marketing campaign: On one hand, the numbers look good and may be generating awareness. It seems like…
You Might Outgrow Your Surroundings
The thing about being intentional is that you might quickly outgrow your surroundings. Once you become focused on the goals you wish to achieve, you could find yourself drifting away from people, places, and things…