Goals

We're nearing the end of another year.  While I'm not making any predictions or conducting a year-in-review, I think it's a safe assumption to say we both didn't get as much done this year as we would have liked.  That's a nod I see, yes?  We could have used more discipline. I mean, sure there were accomplishments and shining professional moments.  Things to do a little self-satisfied shimmy over (cue: background music).  And I certainly experienced memorable personal moments.  It's all been...

Some say image is everything.  I don't believe that's wholly true, but just as I believe I feel a little stronger when wearing heels instead of my New Balance , I believe that a company with an intentional, deliberate image has greater control over its future because its stakeholders are mindful of the company's personality, voice, tone, and posture.  When those are all familiar and well-woven into the culture, ensuing decisions and actions come with ease. The Cobbler's Children Hath No Shoes It...

Do you ever give pause to the big picture? I ask with absolute sincerity, not a rhetorical question. I can become so embroiled in my daily task list (those items I categorize as “red” in Outlook) and the inevitable minor catastrophes that transpire during the day that it’s often a challenge to give real attention to my “need to do” items. The things that will make bigger impact, and invariably require a lot of energy. I keep a list of short-term and longer-term tasks or initiatives of more...