After two years of eating five plates each and tipping poorly, a couple of 20-something fellas were booted from Gobi, a Mongolian Barbecue restaurant in Brighton, after the manager labeled the duo "a couple of pigs," according to the British press. At first, I thought this was unfair because getting kicked out for eating too much at an all-you-can-eat restaurant is like … [Read more...]
Open Thread: What’s the most important leadership trait?
Some debate whether leaders are born or made. We'll leave that question for another day. Today, let's debate the next best leadership angle: What do you think is the single most important quality of a leader? Honesty, vision, inspiration, competence, integrity, charisma, intelligence, decisiveness, or your choice . . . Which one is the most important? Why? … [Read more...]
Open Thread: How Do You Say “No”
Being everything to everyone isn't possible. Yet most of us try to do just that. Answering calls and emails seemingly 24 hours a day. Taking on more projects when your plate is more than full. Lending a helpful hand (or ear) when what you really need is some sleep. Speaking for myself, I know that I struggle quite a bit with saying no to people, often to my detriment. So I … [Read more...]
Open Thread: What’s Your Labor Day Hooray?!
Those of us in the States recently celebrated Labor Day - the holiday to honor all those that work and have worked to make our country great. Typical celebrates take form as picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, public art events, and much more. This is a joyous time! But many often forget the true essence of the holiday - the recognition of hard work, … [Read more...]
Open Thread: What Is Your Re-Set Button?
Today is September 1st - the birth of a new day and a new month. How are you going to take advantage of this re-set opportunity? What's a re-set opportunity? Re-sets are moments when you can re-focus, re-calculate, and re-engage your plans for meaningful action. It's easy to get lost in the daily grind and hustle of life. Priorities become fuzzy and attention fades thanks … [Read more...]