The Problem Solver’s Hack

Solving The Wrong Problem One of the great competencies of professionals like you is the ability to solve problems. You are good at it and you want to help. It is so gratifying to find a solution that wasn’t readily evident at first. It reminds me of a survey I saw...

How Will You Be Better?

Unhealthy Goals Not too long ago, I came across a quote that caught me by surprise. It basically said that you are enough just the way you are. You are here to make a difference and you will. Really? If that’s the case, what does that say about getting better to...

Your Expectations Are Showing

You Reveal Your True Expectations You are probably unaware of this, but when you interact with your staff, you subtly expose your true expectations of them. As a manager or partner, your staff pick up what you expect of them, regardless of what you say. Whether your...

Be Available

Focused on Busy Whenever we get really busy with something important, we focus on that one thing and put everything else in the background.  What have you put off that needs your attention now? One thing you are less aware of is your clients’ activities.  You spent...