Get In Shape

Prepare Yourself There are times when we make an extra effort to get in shape for situations that matter. You know, like running a marathon (or a 5k), attending the next high school reunion, or practicing for your firm’s donut eating contest. Whatever is necessary,...

A HP With A Balanced Life? Part II

In last week’s Message, I shared with you a coaching call I had with a manager who is considered by his firm leaders to be a high performer (HP). Somewhat surprisingly, he made it clear in our call that his primary dedication isn’t to his career, but to this family....

Serious Professionals

All professionals struggle with the same constraint: time. It seems that there is just too much to do and not enough time to do it. If you listen to time management gurus, they try to convince you that if you do all the right things the right way, you will be able to...