I’m writing this sitting on my deck in Colorado with absolutely nothing planned today. And that’s not by accident. I need scheduled time to decompress. In our fast-paced culture, where burnout is at an all-time high, it’s easy to believe that rest is something you earn—something you “fit in” only after everything else is done. But the truth is, we…
Every day, people quietly quit. Not their jobs, but their dreams. They stall halfway through their goals, surrender to comfort, and let fear, shame, or fatigue dictate their direction. I’ve seen it in the teams I’ve led, the clients I’ve coached, and the man I used to be. That’s why I wrote my new book, Crush the Quit. This book…
Success and happiness at work comes from small, consistent habits. This is where micro habits can make a difference. Micro habits can create lasting improvements in focus, efficiency, and overall well-being. Research shows that implementing tiny, repeatable behaviors can significantly enhance workplace productivity and personal fulfillment. This was definitely true in the SEAL Teams. There were a lot of new…
Recently, I was flying in my friend’s private Cirrus SR-22 for a two hour jaunt between cities. We were at an altitude of 10,000 feet and encountered a significant head wind which caused our little plane to experience some significant turbulence. I had not prepared myself to encounter the dips, tosses and turns the plane would experience because of the…
Risk taking is an absolute necessity in our world today. For the risk adverse, it’s a necessary evil; while others welcome and embrace the process. As a United States Navy SEAL taking calculated risks was an essential part of our job. We are not thrill-seekers, throwing ourselves haphazardly in the line of fire for the sheer sake of taking risks,…
Our voice reflection is such a powerful verbal tool in negotiations. We can literally use our voices to reach into people’s thinking and effect their moods by flipping their emotional switches.
Last week, we talked about the holidays and potential conflict that may arise. As we enter the new year, here are the steps you can take to begin moving toward healthy conflict reconciliation: • Start soon. Waiting only drives the problem underground. Even if you have to do a phone call or quick email, let the person know you need…
Many motivated and well-intended people will attempt to stop bad habits and destructive behavior by coming up with checklists and itemized to-do lists of what they plan on “doing” to stop them.
Abrasive leadership is dangerous because it fosters a fear-driven work culture that tears down trust and can cause bitterness or resentment towards you.
Sheep are stupid animals. Did you know that sheep will only eat what is literally right in front of them? They don’t even look around to see where the best food is! Shepherds have an important task of making sure their sheep don’t just wander off and have cleverly discovered that by putting a bell around one sheep’s neck, the…
