In the last part of this short series on founder’s mojo, I mentioned that founders’ most important job is to focus on their biggest business growth opportunities, but they’re usually not doing […]
Leadership
Are You Taking the Steps to Live King's Dream?
[If you’re reading this in email or RSS, you may need to click through to watch the video.] Tastefully edited transcript below: Hi. I’m Charlie Gilkey from Productive Flourishing. I want to […]
Time Management: It’s Not Rocket Science
I co-led a conversation earlier today on the topic “Time Management: Tips & Tools for Managers Who Don’t Have Enough Time” with a team of plant managers. I had five ideas I […]
Whether We Go Big or Deep First Depends on Our Archetype
Jonathan Mead asked me and Jonathan Fields a great question on Twitter today. Here it is, for context: “True or false? People often try to go big with their mission before they’ve […]
The Last 15%
The difference between good performance and excellent performance comes down to the last 15% of the activity. It doesn’t matter what domain of our lives we’re considering – the rule is still there. It’s […]
The 3 Things Every Executive Should Focus On
Better CEOs build better businesses. It’s really that simple. What separates great CEOs from lesser CEOs is that the former have a good grip on what their job actually is. Rather than […]
How to Break Free from the Task Heap
A common experience that many leaders have as they begin to flesh out their team is the one in which it would be easier for the leader to do something than it […]
How to Lead Through Disruption
“The frequency, depth, and abruptness of change in the world today means that you will be frequently shaping and reshaping your business so that it fits with the ever-changing landscape in a […]
The Executive’s Guide to Limiting Decision Fatigue
Ever notice that you’re tired at the end of the day even though you may not have actually done any physical work? Perhaps you haven’t done any of the knowledgework, either – […]
We’re Meant For More Than Selling and Making Money
A recent email conversation with an old comrade has me a bit unsettled. He and I shared our journey as entrepreneurs for a good bit but we ultimately took different routes. My […]
Stand Up
“If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man […]
3 Ways to Deal with Copycats and Idea Thieves
One of our Lift Off alums recently asked how to deal with copycats and idea thieves. She’s been rocking it, getting great press, and things are taking off for her – and, […]
The Deeper Level of My Mission
I haven’t been completely transparent with you about what I’m up to – thus far, you’ve only seen pieces of what I’ve been working on all these years. Even my last attempt […]
Getting Fun, Profit, and Impact to Converge in Your Business
These three overlapping circles aren’t the only themes to cover when it comes to the art of business, but they provide a great frame when we’re looking at the human side of […]
Build Something You’re Proud Of
Watching what everyone else is doing keeps you reacting to what you think is going on rather than what’s important – building something you’re proud of. I hope this video gives you […]
My Second Run At Being A Captain
I found myself missing being in the Army last week. When Angela found out about it, she didn’t find herself missing us being in the Army, so a constructive and transformative conversation […]
Bewildered And Exploring
I just read Sarah Robinson’s Bewildered and wanted to pick up the conversation here, as well. Here’s a bit of her post for context: Here’s what I see: There are a number […]
Stop Before You Have To
I watched Scott Stratten’s TEDx talk this morning and I hope you stop for 15 minutes to do so, as well. If you pay attention to what those around you are dealing […]