Tennis players and golfers know what I’m talking about here: The sweet spot is that magical space on the raquet- or club-face which — when you actually hit the ball there — gives you drive and ease and control. Hitting the sweet spot gives you the “ahhh” of shots. Humans have a sweet spot or […]
Where are you going?
December 24, 2012 by
‘Tis the time of year when many leaders turn their minds to next year’s goals. Whether you’re setting your own or those for a whole team of people, there are at least three ways to tackle goal-setting. Roadmaps The first roadmap approach is what it sounds like: A clear line from point A to point […]
Things that should stay in kindergarten
October 31, 2012 by
Remember when Robert Fulghum wowed us with the simplicity and common sense of “All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten?” Such basic ideas: Share everything. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Sometimes basic behavior from kindergarten days is not so good. You know, the acting out […]