“Talent” Is Necessary When leaders talk to me about their organization, inevitably the discussion quickly moves to their people. Whether they complain that staff are hard to find, motivate and retain, or are enthusiastic about who they have, everyone agrees that firm...
Cull The List From what I hear from firms and consultants to firms, it seems that leaders are taking seriously their client lists. Many report that they are examining their clients to determine whether they are right for their firm. It’s an excellent exercise and an...
Recovery Is Intentional A couple of weeks ago, this Monday Message emphasized how important it is to have a recovery plan in place following a high-intensity period. The best performers in any discipline know the importance of recovery and make it a regular part of...
Whenever you are in recovery mode, in addition to enjoying some downtime, you naturally reflect on how things went and how much (or little) you enjoyed it. Hopefully your assessment is positive and that you would like to continue on the same trajectory for next year....
Recovery Discipline Is Necessary No performer in any endeavor expects to sustain high intensity training or performance with no breaks. Every high-functioning performer understands the cycle of their work. The research has shown that top performers, in whatever...
Is Pressure Good For Humans? You’ve heard it said that pressure produces character. The analogy often used is carbon deposits pressurized deep underground that produce coal. Without the pressure, there would be no transformation of substance. So, if pressure is good...