Do you know your why? As in, why does what you’re doing professionally matter to you? Why do you want to communicate? Why does what you want to say matter to other people? There are a gazillion ways to make a living. You chose what you do. And … [Read more...] about What’s your why?
What moves you to grow and change?
Everyone believes in, hopes for and fears different things. Therefore, we’re all motivated by different things. These quotes are on the wall above my desk: Robert Rodriguez: Action comes before inspiration. Sam Altman: Do a few things … [Read more...] about What moves you to grow and change?
New quarter, new mountains to climb!
Welcome to 2017! Welcome to a new quarter, to new metrics to hit, new obstacles to surmount, new opportunities to capture! Seems like the perfect time for some more bracing Stoic wisdom from Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is … [Read more...] about New quarter, new mountains to climb!
Humility, gratitude and grit
I simply adore Dwayne Johnson - he’s as real about hard work, gratitude and humility as any human I’ve ever seen. This December he launched his Seven Bucks Moment campaign, a series of videos that start with him telling his own story of abject … [Read more...] about Humility, gratitude and grit
The steep end of the learning curve
In case you haven’t noticed, poseyblog is wrapping up the year with posts on goals, growth and personal development – to help you leap into 2017 with energy and focus! Here’s Mark Bittman on The Tim Ferriss Show: "Gaining confidence is one of the … [Read more...] about The steep end of the learning curve
Tell me what you really really want
Sports Illustrated’s profile of Sam Hinkie kept me riveted even on a crowded flight with crying babies. I am entirely uneducated about basketball, but I loved reading about his mind, his process, his approach to life. Here’s my favorite bite: … [Read more...] about Tell me what you really really want
What do you want to learn in 2017?
Oh my goodness it’s December! You’re well into planning for 2017, right? Of course you are – my clients are brilliant, motivated achievers, so I’m sure my readers are too! Looking at the year ahead, what new skills to do you want to add to your … [Read more...] about What do you want to learn in 2017?
Innovators as Communicators
Every practice in Peter Denning and Robert Dunham’s The Innovators Way is grounded in communication. This book codifies into practice what I’ve done by instinct throughout my whole career – coaching innovators to powerfully communicate through every … [Read more...] about Innovators as Communicators
The Innovators Way
Peter Denning and Robert Dunham’s The Innovators Way is essential reading for anyone who has an idea they’d like to see adopted in the world. First, a definition: “Innovation is the adoption of a new practice in a community.” “Innovation does not … [Read more...] about The Innovators Way
Learning from a master presenter
Nancy Duarte is one of the great experts on creating and delivering persuasive presentations. Her HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations is essential reading whether you’re preparing a TED talk or a quarterly update presentation for your boss. She … [Read more...] about Learning from a master presenter
