Posts Tagged ‘ making it stick ’

Systems Are Good… But Habits Are Essential

By | February 10th, 2020 | Category: Doing The Work | No Comments

I’ve been sharing some of the experiences I’ve had as I transition my approach to time management. I’m liking the system that I have moved to. While it takes a different approach to some of the principles that I use and apply, I understand the choices that have been made and why. And I can see the value of many of them. What has been most relevant in this overall transition, though, is not that I have a shiny new piece of software. The essential change is a result of developing new habits about how I use and rely on the system that I have.


The Challenges Of No; The Temptations Of Yes

By | September 4th, 2013 | Category: Leadership | No Comments

“No” is an awfully powerful word. It is a rejection. It is a wall. It is not an entry point. It is not a consultative word. It does not serve as the basis for dialogue or exploration. It is a full stop. Period. End of statement.