Being overwhelmed happens occasionally, or regularly. Without getting to the root of being overwhelmed we continue this unhealthy pattern. What is overwhelmed? We hear the term “overwhelmed” frequently. But, what is it? And, how do we know that’s where we’re living? Some marks of being overwhelmed include: restlessness, an inability to sleep, habitually stressed out, […]
We want to be present. To think on our feet while remaining calm and thoughtful. That calls for thinking fast but responding slow. When Pressure Comes When there’s no pressure, it’s easy to stay calm and think clearly. But, thinking clearly, remaining calm, and staying present under pressure is different. Responding appropriately under pressure demands […]
The pursuit of excellence leads us to ask “Was it worth it?” Let’s discuss that. Count the Costs There’s a story about a musician who was told by a fan “I would give my life to perform like you.” The musician responded “I did!” Developing expertise is a life-long endeavor. It involves tradeoffs – saying […]
We know we need to act, but there are lot’s of reasons not to! Ok, why don’t we take action? We need to, but… We know we need to act, but we just cannot make it happen. Not right now! Maybe not ever! Why are we slow to act or refuse to act at all? […]
Before we create a unique value proposition we must know our unique value! Let’s examine our point of greatest impact. Our Unique Value We hear much about a unique value proposition (UVP). It’s that mini-elevator-pitch statement of how we differentiate what we do. The format for a UVP is: I am (name), I provide (specific […]
