People and Pressure

People and Pressure

Apply enough pressure to carbon and what do you get….diamonds. Apply significant pressure to people and what do you get? It depends. Stress strengthens metal. It can strengthen or weaken relationships. I’ve found that you find out what someone is really made of in these situations and have experienced both the good and the bad in…

Speed

Speed

Count me in for considering all options before moving forward. However, there comes a time when you just need to move forward and seize opportunities that are presented to you and your team. We need to watch out for the paralysis of analysis. Race car driver Mario Andretti said, “If everything seems under control, you’re not…

Sound Judgement

Sound Judgement

How can you demonstrate sound judgement? Here’s a good start to the list: There are many times I have wanted to share a piece of my mind with someone. A great tool to use for diffusing the situation is to write an email to that person but to never send it. It allows you to…