A Mark of High Performers One of the marks of high performers is that they are known for getting things done. They are relied upon BECAUSE they can be counted on. Yet how often, when you get to the end of your day, do you recall all the plans you didn’t accomplish and...
You’re On The Team One of the great analogies that aptly describes a professional service firm is that of a crew boat. If you are on the team, you must keep your oar in the water or else you are simply cargo being carried along by the others who are furiously rowing...
Your Career Professional service is about applying a knowledge-based, technical discipline to solve problems. That’s your career as a professional—you use your technical knowhow to solve problems that people pay for. Not bad. But what you may not appreciate is...
As you know, I coach Professionals to break through the barriers that hold them back. And having coached hundreds of professionals over the years, I’ve observed some things that may be helpful to you. Why You Are Stuck Your professional career is built on rises and...
My Experience In an earlier day, before I knew better, I had an experience that I will never forget. It taught me that, instead of an advisor, I hired a technician. A gift of stock was given to me by an old, living relative. Being ever thankful, it was enough to...
A Leader Mindset When my friend Jim sent me his response to last week’s Monday Message about taking charge and looking for the opportunities in this crazy time, you could see his leader mindset rise up. For instance, in response to all the cancellations as a result of...