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”
Tag: Living
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”
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”
Ingredients For Success From Great Chefs – Achatz Edition
Let’s get this out of the way up front, I am obsessed with Chef’s Table. It feeds my soul! I suspect this post is simply the first… Read more “Ingredients For Success From Great Chefs – Achatz Edition”
Wise is as Wise Does
Wisdom is a misunderstood concept. When thinking of wisdom many people imagine an old man stroking his white beard, or a Tibetan monk type who spends most… Read more “Wise is as Wise Does”
The Drunk Moose Decision Rule
We all have many demands on our time and for our attention. Some are worthy… others, not so much. How we approach these demands says a lot… Read more “The Drunk Moose Decision Rule”
Why “Minimalist” Manager?
I am sure a few people out there are wondering why I call this blog The Minimalist Manager. A few might be thinking, “Todd’s first two posts… Read more “Why “Minimalist” Manager?”
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