8 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get Going on Goals
January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022 | Originally posted on September 10, 2016 We set goals because at a certain point in time we decide we want to
Goal Setting Articles
21 Questions for Extraordinary Goal Setting
January 6, 2022
January 6, 2022 Goal setting can be a very positive activity. Goals can act as the stepping stones that lead you to achievement, a dream,
How to Know if You are an Effective Leader
December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021 | Originally posted on September 2, 2019 Your company has met its goals for the year and your team is firing on
How to Know if Your Project Was Effective
March 18, 2021
No matter what your profession, you have projects. Projects are larger-scale tasks/initiatives that gather multiple people with a myriad of steps to accomplish something of
Small Things Make a Big Difference–guest blog by Chris Baker
February 25, 2021
How are you doing? Is 2021 panning out the way you hoped? If you set a goal or made a New Year’s Resolution, how is
16 Daily Success Habits
February 2, 2021
I queried my coaching clients last month for the habits they do every day in order to have a better chance at a typical day
18 Agile Actions I Took in 2020
December 31, 2020
I just finished my annual planning day, and am very excited to share with you some reflections about how I adjusted to this crazy year,
When You Have Nothing to Pour Out: A Leader’s Inner Health
December 24, 2020
“If things are not going well with you, begin your effort at correcting the situation by carefully examining the service you are rendering, and especially
How to Plan Fantastic Fridays
December 13, 2020
If you are like most workers, you look forward to Fridays. Some people have chosen to intentionally set aside Fridays for one big activity every
Feel Like You’re Just Treading Water?
November 28, 2020
I had a client say the other day that he was just “treading water” when I asked him how he was doing in this COVID-scarred
Vision: From Person to Paper to People
September 28, 2020
Without a process, cool visions are only daydreams that “die on the vine”. And you gravitate back “the way things always are.” How does a
Boundaries and Habits are Like Weed Tarp
September 17, 2020
In this COVID year, I have heard dozens of stories about how well my clients’ gardens and yards are doing–since they’ve been tele-working and using
Don’t Let the Mosquitoes of Life Get to You
September 7, 2020
We are fortunate that in my area of Eastern Washington state, we don’t have a whole lot of mosquitoes in our climate. And, our local
Planning Your Personal Retreat Day
August 17, 2020
Personal retreat days are pivotal for you to invest in yourself and your future. You give yourself the gift of solitude time to be able
10 Life Lessons from my High Adventure Course Experience
August 2, 2020
There I was, looking up at the structure of ropes and logs and wires. I think it was about 60 feet high, but it could
What Adversity Can Lead To
June 13, 2020
While hiking our highest “peak” of our local “mountain” a couple weeks ago, I reflected on how, while it was difficult going uphill for cardio-vascular
Add One Thing to Your Morning Routine
June 7, 2020
When I ask clients and seminar participants what they do to make their mornings more successful, I get a mixed bag of answers. Some say
As a Leader, You are Accountable
March 31, 2020
“As the boss, you have the freedom to act; it also means you are accountable for results,” declares Alan Randolph. Andy Stanley stood up in
Tools for Monitoring Your Team’s Progress
November 6, 2019
Leading a successful team or business must have both sides of the same coin: a compelling vision of a desired future and a day-to-day excellence
Why Leaders Stay Stuck–And Blasting That Obstacle Today!
October 24, 2019
Dan Waldschmidt lists the number one radical belief of super-star business leaders as “Just because you aren’t sure what to do doesn’t mean you shouldn’t
What to Put in Your Own Leadership Growth Plan
September 23, 2019
Your business and your team can only grow as high as you have grown yourself. Sure, you can be a poser for a while, but
How to Get Out of a Rut
July 6, 2019
Golf courses try to keep their grounds looking as pristine as possible. But golf CARTS can be an enemy to this goal because of how
Stretchin’ Like a Rubber Band
May 27, 2019
Are you comfortable? I don’t mean in the chair in which you are reading this blog. I mean, in life and in your job. The
Why You Must Schedule “Thinking Time”
January 18, 2019
The whirlwind of your life is real. From the moment you wake up, it’s easy to get swept into it and be spun around by
Working Professionals: How to Kickstart Your Career and Still Have a Life–Guest Blog by Julie Morris
December 30, 2018
For young professionals, it’s easy to get caught up in the rat race. America’s work ethic is deeply ingrained in our culture, and it’s generally
Is Your Life on Adjusted Cruise Control?
December 8, 2018
On long trips, I enjoy my car’s feature of adjusted cruise control: I set the speed at which I want to stay, and not only
No More “Settling-For”
October 15, 2018
What are you just “living with” that is distracting you from becoming the best version of yourself? About what are you saying, “It is what
6 Keys to Your Career Path
September 26, 2018
No one is in charge of your career path except you. There are too many variables, and you are too unique for anyone to script
6 Ways to Better Handle Change
April 5, 2017
Most people dislike change and prefer their comfort zones and routines, where they have control over their lives for the most part. But sometimes, change
Washington Coach Advises Replacing Bad Habits Instead of Breaking Them
January 11, 2017
Bad habits are the bane of a productive life. No matter what goals you have set before you, harmful habits such as procrastination can hinder
