Being a cyclist and triathlete, I’ve had lots of discussions about Lance in recent months. His fall from grace was a long time coming; but when it came, it was fast and furious. The on-line forums and social media have been buzzing with comments, most vilifying him. No doubt, the higher they are, the harder […]
In last week’s article, I shared what Time Tar Pits are and how to identify them. This week I promised to give you some helpful tips on how to address some of my favorites. These time suckers include: checking your email, interruptions from staff or co-workers, spending way too much time on facebook, Linked-In or […]
Time tar pits…what’s that? I was working with a client a few days ago and I was introducing the concept of a “time trap.” It dawned on me that a tar pit was the best way to describe what these things can do your productivity. There you are minding your own business, taking a leisurely […]
I’m not usually in a funk. In fact, most would say that I’m way too optimistic. But this week, I’ve felt a bit lost, disappointed, frustrated and sad. It’s not a place I like to be. On Tuesday morning, I was traveling down to Palm Springs for a week of bike riding and fun with […]
As I sit and reflect on my 55th birthday this week, it seemed fitting to share life lessons learned (and in some cases still learning) along the way. For those of you who may dread getting older, I want to say that at 55 and counting, life just keeps getting better. I have my health […]
Have you ever met a person that’s just not like the rest of us? People say things about them like; “That person is so dialed-in,” ”She is just awesome,” “He just gets me,” “I instantly connected with her,” “I would definitely do business with him”… the list goes on and on. What makes these people […]
First do your chores, do your homework, help your mother, blah, blah, blah. I remember those words like fingers on a chalkboard, especially if I dared to defy the direct request/orders of my father. If I did, the wrath of God would ensue. I wasn’t the easiest of children by the way. I was one […]
