Make Work Satisfying

The Complaint A frequent grievance I hear in my coaching calls is that there are too many meetings, especially during compression season. It is so tempting to limit, reduce or eliminate some important interactions until the season’s over. But life doesn’t come to a...

When Important Things Distract You

Professional Satisfaction Your professional career is a journey and should be marked by a sense of deep satisfaction. Think about it: you make the lives of your clients better by practicing your chosen professional discipline. And on top of that, you get paid for it....

The Quicksand of Mediocrity

Over the years of working with professionals, I’ve found that professionals settle for nothing  less than professional excellence. Yet they all struggle to attain and retain their high standards. Some become so worn down by the constant struggle that they settle for...