Category Archives: Powerful Thoughts

Brace yourselves for this one, folks. As I was rereading what I had written, I realized this one might feel like a swift kick in the pants versus a nice warm cup...

The first Thought Partner of 2026, titled "Escaping the Black Hole," discussed how the science behind our mindset determines not only what we notice in our everyday lives but also...

Our final Thought Partner on this month's topic of Communication Essentials examines the role curiosity plays in both conversation preparation and conversation application. If asked, my clients would probably say the sentence...

This coming Monday is Presidents' Day in the United States, a national holiday to honor leaders who helped establish and positively shape the country (and possibly do some retail sales...

We've spent the past month exploring how to build stronger personal habits and solid foundations. If you’ve missed any of these TPFs, you can find them here.Today, I'll ask you to do...

The first hours of your day hold disproportionate power over the rest. It’s not that mornings are magical; it’s that they are YOURS. Mornings precede the urgency of others, calendar...

Bad habits don't announce themselves. They sidle up quietly, offering instant gratification while slowly draining leadership effectiveness. Before you know it, you're checking email during strategy sessions, interrupting your team...

Advanced Notice: This message is not about setting goals, starting the New Year off with a bang, or vision board planning. It's about negativity.It's my experience that some of us start...

What are your thoughts on the statement in the picture? Some of us think we can do everything.Some of us think we can do everything, just not all at the...