There is nothing wrong with dorky. Dorky is fine however it is usually written off and unable to influence. In contrast, cool has the power to impact and shape. Dorky is a superficial state; cool is a state of self-awareness and requires substance beneath the surface. Dorky withers when Continue reading “Dorky vs. Cool”
All Over The Board
Many people have applied their attention to one of Zig Ziglar’s famous quotes:
“Don’t become a wandering generality. Be a meaningful specific.” Continue reading “All Over The Board”
End With the Beginning in Mind
When a carpenter wraps up the electrical power cords at the end of the day, a decision must be made which end to wrap from. The smart carpenter starts wrapping from the female end and finishes with the male end, because in the morning the male end will be unwrapped first. On the job site Continue reading “End With the Beginning in Mind”
A New Filter
I regularly consider the question: “If I look back when I’m 80 years old, will I regret not having done this?”
It’s been a helpful perspective that has helped me gain clarity on some key Continue reading “A New Filter”
Glowing and Grateful
A friend of mine just had his third baby at the ripe age of 55. A completely unplanned pregnancy, my friend is now living with a 6-month old and he is fantastically excited! He recognizes any retirement plans he made are now out the window – he expects to be working into his 70s. He knows the family Continue reading “Glowing and Grateful”
Expectation vs. Experience
Something about performing music always brings me precisely into the present moment. There’s a difference between expectation and experience. Expectation is what we hope for, what we long for. Experience is what’s actually here. Letting go of expectation so we can stay focused in the Continue reading “Expectation vs. Experience”
Careful! Don’t Squash It
A new idea is a fragile thing. Particularly as organizations mature and processes are adopted to streamline work, new ideas get crushed easily. This is a root contributing factor to the Innovator’s Dilemma. “We can’t do that because it’ll slow production.” “How can you expect us to be nimble Continue reading “Careful! Don’t Squash It”
Zero Drop
I’ve been a long-time trail runner, never competitive but steadfastly committed to the sport for over 20 years. Three years ago two friends and I completed the Dirty 30 and Imogene Pass trail runs within a few months of each other. Dishearteningly, my aging knees never recovered from these Continue reading “Zero Drop”
What Is Needed
Driving home from work today, and you are one of the rare commuters whose route is along a scenic stretch of highway, with most traffic going the opposite direction. (How did you land THAT job?)
Leaving the office, only three stoplights separate you from 10 miles of Continue reading “What Is Needed”
Yes, And…
Improvisation teams train and practice together, building trust and confidence in one another for that moment in front of the audience. One technique used by great improv teams is ‘Yes, And…” It works like this: whenever one person makes a statement, regardless of how bizarre, Continue reading “Yes, And…”
Word Dithers
Been carrying these around in my head for too long.
The longest word I’ve found using the English alphabet that has only one instance of each letter is AMBIDEXTROUSLY (13 letters)
Look Out For One Another
One progressive change among transportation planners is altering the timing of signalized intersections to include Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI’s) which here in Boulder, Colorado are being branded as ‘Pedestrian Head Starts’. The change is simple: turn on the WALK sign for pedestrians Continue reading “Look Out For One Another”
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