Motivation

Black Ice is an Internationally acclaimed Emmy, Tony & Peabody award-winning poet/creative writer. More importantly, he is a childhood friend.

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I can admit there were times I just wanted to “get through it” and get to the “next thing.” I now appreciate the time in each and everything.

A shift from wanting to “get through it” to a desire to learn from it can be meaningful, and increase that recall value. The cumulative effect on your journey cannot be overstated.

It has been said the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing people that he doesn’t exist. I would argue the second greatest trick is implanting the belief that you cannot change the world. You give up that special part of you the moment you believe that.

Please don’t fall for it. You matter!

We have always needed to invest time to build great relationships.   Proximity made it more convenient.  However, it also led us to assume that we had done the work when perhaps we had not.

The future of work means we must be intentional if we want those relationships.

Some things are with you for a reason and a season.  Be thankful for it and continue to move forward. 

As you plan for the New Year and next stages, in addition to your “to-do” list, be sure to create your “release list.”

Make clear for others who you are, what you bring to the table, and where you are going. Doing so removes the room for misguided applications of generalities and misunderstandings.

Branding begins with clarity.

Beginning new things is fun and exciting. Ending things, not so much. Reframe it as a transition to another “new.”

Continue to honor the internal voice that tells you it is time to grow forward. [Read more in the post]

Performance reviews, salary increases, and bonuses discussions are not meant to be surprise and delight (or fright) moments.  [Read More]

Begin the wind-down and prepare to go deep over the next few days.

Those you love most will appreciate it.