I happen to play fiddle and sing in a couple of Celtic bands. There is a strong maritime tradition in many of the songs and a lot of them seem to be about ships reaching a tragic end.
But ships didn’t just head out for fun back in those days. They were generally there for the purpose of commerce (or navy).
Leadership requirements are at their peak when the ship is in peril. This is no different for your business. 
So imagine back in […]
Back in the dark ages, villagers and townspeople would often react to a rumor and then take action swiftly to bring justice upon the presumed guilty party without waiting for the authorities to resolve it. The more emotionally attached people were to the crime, the less real or confirmed information they needed to follow the crowd and exact revenge.
Unfortunately two things were often true:
Our company is in the process of further defining its core values. At times we have been the shoe makers children and put all our effort into our clients and not enough into ourselves; going barefoot.
This is a big mistake so we are making working on the business part of our business.
A lot of things may be important to you and your organization but certain things define you, say what you stand for, and what you won't tolerate.
Sometimes you […]
Most people identify strongly with one camp or the other.
I always trust my instincts or intuition first and foremost.
Or I measure and test everything and always go on logic.
The artist has an idea and implements it and uses emotion and subjective feedback to validate that they are right based on their belief system.
The scientist has a hunch and then will devise experiments to prove their theory through measurable evidence.
The scientist appears to be less […]
Your habits determine your potential for success and also your tendency towards failure.
Driving happens to be a great example of how habits determine your future success and even safety. Do you cheat on corners when no one is around or watching? Drive in the middle of the road? Roll through stop signs when turning right like it is a merge lane?
You are probably pretty safe when you are fully engaged and present.
What happens when you are distracted […]
I feel a strong compulsion to step into my potential and see where it goes. It is like the Universe is pushing and shoving me in a certain direction. There is a mix of excitement and fear in my mind.
Sometimes I resist. Maybe I can stay with things they way they are.
Yet the push comes again. Sometimes urgent, sometimes gently caressing my mind.
Who is the Universe to tell ME what to do? I have free will don't I?
What […]
My latest guest post on The Go-Giver Way…
In this post by Certified Go-Giver Coach, successful entrepreneur, and creator of the Manifast Business Success System™, Doug Wagner, he closes out the “Law of Receptivity” theme for March with 14 (plus one) powerful ways to be effectively…receptive!
Enjoy Doug’s wisdom. – Bob Burg
You can find it here, 14 Things You Can "Do" to Receive Openly.
This is a guest post from the new “Opposite Success” creative project which was initiated by a close friend of mine. Outlook is often a choice. Opposite Success is an alternative view on the standard success formula and loosely based on the hope that people can laugh themselves through the inevitable periods of struggle and into success (whatever that means) and happiness.
You can find more on Facebook (like Opposite Success) and Twitter (follow @OppositeSuccess).
Sometimes it is uncanny how much alike […]
You can successfully put on your socks in the morning.
You can successfully walk on the moon.
Both are successes.
Walking on the moon is made up of lots of little successes like putting on your socks.
And taking the first steps. And the next ones. Until one day…
Not trivial but lots of little successes require fewer big leaps and giant steps.
They compound.
Often big leaps to success requires the potential for great failure.
Little success may only require little failures. Lots of them. Learn and improve. Try.
Recovery from failure […]
My guest post for The Go-Giver Way as introduced by Bob Burg:
"Today’s guest post is once again from Certified Go-Giver Coach, successful entrepreneur, and creator of the Manifast Business Success System™, Doug Wagner. Here, he shows us exactly how a business can tap into authenticity; the type that helps everyone to shine, individually and as a team.
Enjoy Doug’s wisdom!" – Bob Burg
I hope you enjoy "Scaling the Walls of Authenticity"!