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Hard Truths on Soft Skills: Mindset and Stamina Matter
Today’s Strategic Alignment Journal post in two sentences: A positive mindset and physical stamina are often treated as soft priorities, even though both directly influence the quality of our decisions, our resilience and our ability to keep going. When we repeatedly postpone movement, rest and proper care because we are too busy working, we compromise…
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A Practical Look at Faith in Business
Faith is often avoided in business. It either sounds too religious for the boardroom or perceived as too impractical for strategy meetings. Yet every entrepreneur exercises faith. None of these come with guarantees. In a Return to Love, Marianne Williamson tells us that there is no such thing as a faithless person. The question isn’t…
Alignment, belief systems, business growth, business leadership, business mindset, business strategy, business success, conscious leadership, Decision-Making, entrepreneurship, faith, intention, intentional leadership, Leadership & Practice, leadership development, mindset, mindset shift, organizational leadership, personal growth, problem solving, purpose, resilience, Self leadership, Strategic thinking -
How Do You Get More Likes on LinkedIn?
I have no freaking idea. Seriously. Three hundred-plus posts later, I have managed to move from getting zero likes on some posts to perhaps a fairly consistent four or five. If you’re looking for an algorithm expert, this is probably where you should stop reading. I’m not complaining though. At least, not anymore. As human…
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What is the Point?
Feeling like there is no obvious point to it all is a deeply human experience, especially during overwhelming times. And these current times are if nothing else – overwhelming. With 24/7 news cycles, rapid technological shifts, and global volatility, it is completely normal to feel overstimulated and at the same time wondering what exactly is…
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Change won’t happen if you don’t take responsibility for the process
Every day, people declare, “I want change.” More money. More clarity. More alignment. Better relationships. Better leadership. A deeper life. But the older I get, the clearer this becomes: Wanting change is a fantasy. Taking responsibility is the the only place true transformation can take root. The wanting feels good…that glint of hope. You get…
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On May 7th, 2004, I Wrote Myself a Note
Be strong! Be faithful to your course!Success is yours – you can do it!Love you – Gis7 5 2004 I found that note today—one I wrote to myself 7,756 days ago. Back then, I had already been in business for 3,321 days. I resigned from my job on December 25th, 1994, and have been walking…
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Never lose your student mindset
If I had the opportunity to start over, as in from primary, through secondary and then on to university, I’d be a much better student. I wouldn’t waste time complaining about things I can’t control – like teachers’ personalities, and homework and I’d focus more on learning and being more curious about subjects, even those…
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Thinking May Be Hurting Your Bottom Line More Than You Realize
If I asked you “What drives your bottom line?” you might tell me your strategies, clients, or market conditions. But what if I told you your thinking—yes, your mindset—plays an even bigger role? The way you think about your business, your value, and even your clients shapes the actions you take. And if your thoughts…
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