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… Read more “Three Lessons on Living and Dying From a Man Who Lives Well”
Category: Motivation
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… Read more “We All Need Reminders”
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… Read more “Killing Motivation Vampires: Micro-Management”
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… Read more “A Bill of Rights For Work and Beyond”
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,… Read more “5 Purposeful Questions To Help You Get Rid of “Stuff””
How To Craft A Simple Personal Strategy That Drives Impact
If you are like me you hate when you are not working toward something meaningful and/or not living up to your God-given potential. I live with the… Read more “How To Craft A Simple Personal Strategy That Drives Impact”
Thankful 2017: Mentors
Yes, I am thankful for my faith, family, friends, work, etc. But, this year I am uniquely thankful for people in my life that serve as mentors…whether… Read more “Thankful 2017: Mentors”
Why You Need A Personal Strategic Plan
Crave fulfillment personally and/or professionally? Desire clarity about how to best invest your time, energy, money? Striving to create more value for yourself and/or those you love?… Read more “Why You Need A Personal Strategic Plan”
Three Minimalist Manager Tactics For Thriving In Times of Change
I spend a lot of time talking to organizational leaders about how to lead/manage organizational level change, but rarely have I been asked to talk about how… Read more “Three Minimalist Manager Tactics For Thriving In Times of Change”
My First Minimalist Management Mentor
I recently lost my grandfather. He was a hero to me, and as the title indicates, my first minimalist management mentor. I doubt he had even heard… Read more “My First Minimalist Management Mentor”
The Minimalist Manager 