Bucket of Resentment
The difference between a high performing team and one riddled with dysfunction, is the number of “undiscussable” topics. Here’s the thing, when we don’t talk about the REAL topics - the ones that are important, the ones with heft, the ones that are emotionally charged - we silently start to...
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That’s Not Andy!!
I was meeting my good friend and business partner Andy Martiniello at public work space to put the final touches on a workshop. I could see his big beautiful shiny head from across the room. I made beeline for him. His back was to me and I thought to myself,...
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Bit My Cheek
The other day was talking while I was eating. A cardinal sin, I know, and as a result, I chomped down on my cheek. OUCH! It really really really hurt!! 😣 However, what hurt more was the second, third and fourth time I bit the same spot over the following...
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The Power of Smell
I have a few favourite smells. The smell of… Rain on hot pavement Fresh cut grass Ground coffee beans (even though I don’t drink coffee) The first time the furnace is turned on (what is that smell, dust burning? 🤷♂️) Banana bread baking (Jennifer Griffiths 😉) Our nose is always...
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The Eye Test
My beloved Toronto Blue Jays had their season end the other night impart because leadership had a very specific pitching strategy. And they executed that strategy despite new evidence that was unfolding right in front of their eyes. The evidence? The starting pitcher had the opposition unbalanced. Flustered. Looking lost...
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Oh The Places You’ll Go
Yesterday I was asked what book I would recommend on resiliency. The answer was surprising to some; “oh the places you’ll go” by Dr. Seuss. Why this book? Here’s a few reasons. Internal locus of control: the message throughout the book is about taking your 100% responsibility for your experiences....
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Highlighted Posts
- Dude, Where’s my car?
- Thread Count
- This is Claire
- Like Me
- I Didn’t Notice
- My Impatience
- The Mess
- Two Great Teachers
- Brotherly Love
- Your Core
- Anything Else?
- Did You Touch It?
- Ping Pong Rally
- Ordering Food
- Rent Free
- Fatherhood
- The Flight Attendant
- I Wouldn’t Ask You To Do Something I Didn’t Believe You Could Do
- Riding Shotgun
- Paper Jam