I find that back to school season is a great time to reflect. Mostly because I can’t think until my kids are back in school. Heading into this particular summer break I felt particularly fried. …
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Why We All Need Summer Break and Back To School
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TEDx Talk: The Minimalist Manager Mindset
If you want to understand Minimalist Management living and leading, this blog, and to a large degree…me… give this a quick watch. I hope it is helpful to you. The key themes are purpose, mentorship, …
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How I Applied New Tactics to Declutter My Mind & Surroundings
Stuff … stuff … and more stuff … I am amazed at how much stuff comes through my front door. Junk mail, papers, tchotchkes, candies, toys … the clutter keeps piling up. And this stockpiling …
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How I Recharged on the Way to the Airport
I don’t know about you but I get drained. When the battery is running low I lose my focus on my purpose and I am more likely to do things out of line with my …
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Three Lessons on Living and Dying From a Man Who Lives Well
Father Hauser has long been a favorite of mine, but recently I elevated him to hero status. He strives daily to see God in all things. He lives with great purpose. He is a blessing. …
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You Failed Yourself, Now What?
It hurts bad when you let yourself down! Especially when it affects people you value. I was in a meeting with organizational leaders…a common situation. It seemed like it went fine. I knew that I …
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We All Need Reminders
Wondering about any items on the shelf? Ask in a comment. I would also love to know what would go on your “shelf”. Join the Facebook Community If you found this helpful please share.
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Killing Motivation Vampires: Micro-Management
Motivation Vampire Micro-management is a motivation vampire…please forgive the hyperbole. A quick working definition of micro-management is to manage with excessive control. Autonomy is life giving…being controlled will suck the life right out of you. …
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A Bill of Rights For Work and Beyond
I believe it is high time that we managers have something we can point to when we are feeling violated and that those we manage can throw in our face when we are not living …
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5 Purposeful Questions To Help You Get Rid of “Stuff”
At the core of the current minimalist conversation is “own less stuff so that your stuff doesn’t own you”. I totally buy into this… Much more importantly, I believe Christ actually taught this… If you …
