I'm reading a great book, Finding Your Zone, by Michael Lardon. Dr. Lardon's work focuses mostly on athletes, however the wisdom he shares is as relevant in the office and at home.
Create energy by transforming desire to will...
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"This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often" is how Holstee's mission statement starts. These words fill me with passion and inspiration. How many mission statements do that? Most mission statements describe, but never inspire. They use words like "be the best at..." or "being a leader in the..." They explain the what, not the why. Holstee's mission is different. It answers the question of "why?" powerfully.
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Are you stuck in a rut? Check out Matt Cutts' 3 minute TED talk on the power of 30 day challenges.
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Why do we love superheroes–Ironman, Spiderman, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and more? Why are movies about heroes some of the highest grossing of all time?
For many, the hero represents our greatest hope for ourselves. They introduce us to a mythic journey every hero takes from ordinary to extraordinary.
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Emotion is a far greater motivator of action than rational thought!
Great leaders and great companies inspire action by starting with why not what. Rather than say what they want you to do, or what product they want you to buy, they start with why–their purpose or core belief. They understand that emotions are connected with purpose.
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The benefits of creating an extraordinary team aren't just tangible, they're valuable.
Ask yourself, does your team...
Read MoreAt TEDGlobal 2011, Tim Harford gave a powerful talk on the power of making good mistakes.
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