Dr. Gio Valiante in his excellent book entitled Fearless Golf (which is as much about managing our fears in life as it is about the golf course) quotes Tiger Woods as saying that he does not compete against other golfers… Read More ›
Concentration
Graphic Leadership: It’s Enough
For some leaders it’s never good enough, fast enough, or big enough. Those beliefs typically are false beliefs held by the leader about himself/herself and his/her followers. Such an attitude demoralizes at all levels. It’s a small step from believing… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Looking Behind You
A friend of mine recently told me of an experience he had while taking racing lessons (he loves Corvettes). The instructor had him pull over to the side of the track and asked if he had a rag in the… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Don’t Be A Pack Rat
I’m not speaking about hoarding here although that also is a worthy theme for a leader to consider (see the Eliminate and Concentrate poster for more on this subject). Instead I’m speaking of a very unusual characteristic of the rodent… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: The Tombstone Test
It’s a simple exercise that can yield profound results. “What do you want written on your tombstone following your death?” Your answer to that question will bring to the surface those values that are most important to you – those… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Self Discipline
It is my personal belief that everyone exercises self discipline. We all discipline ourselves. However, some people use more effective methods of discipline and hence achieve better results. Maybe we should stop for a moment and inspect the words “discipline”… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Effective Goal Setting
Effective Goal Setting — you’ll see my quote there on that poster. The goals I set for myself had better be goals over which I have control. Any other goals are only wishful thinking. I like a fellow who said… Read More ›