Off days aren’t the problem… Yes, of course they are. (My mind screams as it reads those words) Understand you will have “off days”, emotional triggers and moments of questioning. This is not a problem. The problem is when you think it’s one. Growth can be intense. And it can also be the most incredible experience of your life. Tommy Baker I’ve re-read this statement near a dozen times today. Yet, my mind still circles back to the “fact” that these days are a problem…

Strength v. Performance A strength is something that energizes you. Something you perform well on can also energize you. Ultimately, the energy is the reward. But in order to survive we must perform. And in order to consistently perform we must find ways to stay energized. Josh

How engaged do we have to be to perform at work? I love employee engagment. Like truly. I can still remember where I was the very first time I saw the words. …

The half-life of motivation Motivation works right up to the point that it doesn’t. Meaning, yesterday’s victory inspires until it reaches the moment that it doesn’t do the trick. That moment of realization that yesterday’s win didn’t serve today’s purpose often happens after it’s too late. It’s not at the…

Is to start. To post the post even though you know it’ll suck. To go the the gym and change your clothes, just to change back and leave. To download the app that could lead to break-though. Sign up for the program with no idea how you’ll implement. As unsexy as it may be — in order to build momentum… one has to start. Don’t waste time finding the best approach, the perfect platform or the right mentor. Instead, waste time starting.

Maybe you’ve experienced it before: The dread of going into the office. Feeling completely helpless as the growing responsibilities of work stare you down. Paralysis ensues instead of action. Day after day this inaction breeds more and more anxiety. You start to wonder: “What happened?” Four short months ago, you…

As leaders, we walk a very thin line between being an “effective manager” and “micromanaging.” In reality, reflecting on how I’ve managed my team over the last few months got me thinking about this. …

Why do you look like a small donkey at work? Because everyone else is already realllllly aware of you. No, it’s not that they’ve mastered some zen like approach to life alignment and self awareness. It’s that we see others clearly (not always accurately, but clearly). …

The paradox of being half pregnant is, that it’s impossible…. To achieve something worthwhile there is an investment in time, energy and effort to accomplish that aim. Pregnancy is no different, except you have be fully pregnant. 100% all in. The major questions we must answer Am I all in? Am I out? How much pain am I willing to endure? If you’re a leader…