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Don’t be Deterred by the Roughness of the Road
The language of roads and journeys runs through some of the oldest reflections on purpose and leadership. Not as a metaphor for movement alone, but as a way of naming commitment over time. A road implies direction, endurance, and a destination that exists whether the traveler feels confident or not. When Paul, an early Christian…
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Do you Truly Know the People on your Team?
Most leaders can tell you their revenue targets. Many can recite their growth strategy or name their most profitable clients. But ask them what actually holds their team together and their silence tells you everything. That’s where The One Question Every Business Must Answer™ comes in: What will it really take to leverage your people-potential…
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When your Gift Becomes a Cage
Scott Clary, in his Saturday Strategy Sessions newsletter, asked a powerful question: What if the thing you’re best at is the thing that’s killing you? He used the example of Josh Waitzkin — chess prodigy, national champion, International Master, and the inspiration for Searching for Bobby Fischer. By all external measures, Josh was destined for…
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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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Trust your unique expertise – you have everything you need
Feeling that we need more – more education, more information, more time, more money, more training, more experience – is a lie we tell ourselves to stay stuck because, believe it or not, this is a comfortable spot. It’s what we know. What we don’t know is what’s scary to us so we never venture…
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Keep the beginner’s mind
Seeing the fractures as the design… We are all probably talking more than ever before in chat groups, on social media. We are stuck at home. The coffee gatherings, the huddle at work…no more. We all need an outlet. Commenting seems to be a way to reestablish our significance. “I have something to say…” “I…
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Being an Entrepreneur isn’t about being your Own Boss
Why do you want to get into business for yourself/own a business? This question is usually met with the F answer: FREEDOM! The freedom to do WHAT you want, WHEN you want, with WHOM you want and work on WHATEVER you like WHENEVER you like. Many envisage being free as being able to spend more…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
When the stakes are high, DON’T MOVE without CLARITY
You don’t need to move faster.
You need to reduce unnecessary risk.
When your decision affects income, reputation, or stability,
pause with structure before you act.
Giselle Hudson | Business Diagnostic Specialist | Clarity before high-stakes decisions 