The Wall Street Journal headline announces “U.S. Productivity Falls 1.9% in First Quarter.” What if your personal productivity made the headlines, how would it read?
There is a battle associated with your ability to work efficiently and enjoy life harmony. There are three voices that influence your thinking about the work you do each day.
The Grande is a platter on Abuelo’s menu. It’s promoted as “The ultimate combination!” Seriously. Three enchiladas, a chile relleno, a tamale, crispy beef taco, and guacamole. (I recommend substituting veggies for the rice and beans and a tamale for the chile relleno.)
While waiting for The Grande to be created, warm chips and salsa become the foundation for this “small” platter. To avoid feeling stuffed…
Mark arrived at Denver International Airport and settled-in at Gate A-7. “May I have your attention, please?” the gate attendant’s voice competed with the noisy airport. “There is a gate change for Flight 2356 to Phoenix, it will now depart from Gate B-15.”
Making his way through Terminal B Mark spotted Elway’s where they feature a uniquely Colorado menu. “With a delayed…
Sam sat down to complete his report. “Stinking weekly reports … I’m great with my customers. This is such a waste of time.”
“Ding.”
Sam’s iPhone pierced his thoughts whispering the seductive suggestion: “Something big is in the works; you’ve got mail.” With the speed of a barehanded housefly catcher, Sam grabbed his phone. “I hope Marlene is confirming they’re ready to go on my proposal. What a…
Christina’s work eats an unhealthy portion of her life. The past 20 years she intensely pursued her career. More recently she carried a heavy load with a start-up of epic proportion.
The cost? It’s taken a toll on her relationships and leadership … yes, conflict and unnecessary stress. The demand and pace squeeze out self-limiting behaviors that have minimized trust, disengaged the team, and created…
This is a place of extremes; nothing about this expedition has been easy.
– Emily Harrington, Everest 2012 Summit Team
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How extreme is your Story?
What did you expect?
Last week, we explored taking a leap of faith. Think about how many times you have taken the plunge and advanced…
Hutchinson’s Law: Any occurrence requiring undivided attention will be accompanied by a compelling distraction. – Robert Bloch
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According to menshealth.com, close to 80% of crashes are caused by “driver distractions” – texting increases the risk 23 times.
Do you think you…
