by Brian Mitchell | Dec 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
There is a word that has an almost dichotomous meaning as a noun, such as dividing into two parts. And the two parts oppose one another. The definitions are “a cause of astonishment or admiration” and “a feeling of doubt or uncertainty”. One of these definitions...
by Brian Mitchell | Dec 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
This Thanksgiving I spoke with a friend who told me that 2019 was a “year of transition” for her and 2020 will be her “year of transformation”. That sounds like a pilgrimage worthy of discussion. And what a great time to think about it. Thanksgiving just passed and...
by Brian Mitchell | Nov 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you talk about planning, change, strategy, goals, values, missions and projects you need to understand what is the desired “end-game”. That becomes your vision. Getting or having a vision may seem out of reach for some as you struggle to attempt to come up with...
by Brian Mitchell | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
We have all heard the expression “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”. We have tough times both in business and our lives outside of work. There are many variations and circumstances of difficult situations. That means the getting tough part also...
by Brian Mitchell | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you ever been captivated by one word? I have! I once read the Jack and Suzy Welch book entitled “Winning”. The one word in that book that most captivated me was “candor”. Now that is a “loaded” word! I had a recent meeting with a person who reminded me of the...
by Brian Mitchell | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Inspiration is a critical first step in leadership. That is a foundational requirement and a fundamental truth. Inspiration requires that we trust that which we want to achieve is good and right. Trusting has to have that basis of validity. We don’t just trust...
