WITH INTENTION BLOG
Have you ever felt disconnected from a team you're part of? Whether it's with a colleague, a friend, or even a family member, this disconnect can sneak up on you, leaving you wondering what went wrong.
I've always prided myself on staying connected with my team. However, this week made me realize...
Have you ever felt disconnected from a team you're part of? Whether it's with a colleague, a friend, or even a family member, this disconnect can sneak up on you, leaving you wondering what went wrong.
I've always prided myself on staying connected with my team. However, this week made me realize...
I recently got called out from a close friend and truth teller. It hurt for a bit. I quickly recovered because I realized it was true. More importantly, I realized I could do something about it.
He told me I was operating from a selfish point of view. He used the term "self-absorbed". He...
I never thought I'd say this, but I've been off coffee now for almost three weeks. I love coffee...I mean, I really, really love the smell of it, the ritual of it, the routine of it, etc., etc. Coffee is part of life. I think about all the people that start their day with the ritual of brewing a...
Thought: Dealing with stress can be challenging, but it’s important to have strategies in place to help manage it. Focus on what you can control, rather than worrying about things that are beyond your control.
Quote: “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the...
Thought: Many times, we humans like to over-complicate things. Occam’s Razor is a principle that suggests that the simplest explanation is typically the correct one. It can be a powerful tool for solving problems and making decisions in many areas of life.
Quote: “Simplicity is the...
I was backstage last Monday, getting ready to speak to 300 people at a conference in Nashville. My microphone was wrapped around my ear, mouth was a bit parched as I opened the water bottle to take another swig of water. There were a few a/v guys backstage with me doing their thing. It felt like...
Thought: Being a student is a lifestyle. It never ends. Most people think that once they’re done with traditional school, the learning stops. That couldn’t be further from the truth. You should be reading books, listening to podcasts, studying people you interact with and taking on an...
Thought: Being a student is a lifestyle. It never ends. Most people think that once they’re done with traditional school, the learning stops. That couldn’t be further from the truth. You should be reading books, listening to podcasts, studying people you interact with and taking on an...
Thought: Trust can be fragile. Trust is earned over time. I’m in year 24 of my career in sales and I’m learning more everyday about how important trust and relationships are to the business. I’ve always known this but it’s becoming more and more evident by the day....
Thought: I’m currently running a With Intention cohort at CCC. We had a call today where the topic of writing came up. One of things I’m having them do is writing in a workbook that accompanies the self-learning modules. This was a big aha for the group as many hadn’t used...
Thought – I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the power of movement and staying active. I’ve had three keynote talks in the last two weeks, along with client meetings and our annual sales kickoff meeting. Staying active and keeping to a workout schedule has been huge for me....
