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Wishes & Actions

Do you wish you had done certain things differently in the past? Going forward, you have the power to make those wishes come true. Yes that's true! There are times when you wish you had been more diligent, more disciplined, more considerate, or any number of things. Though there is nothing you can do about what has already happened, there is everything you can do about what will now take place. Whatever you’ve wished you had done, this is your chance to do it. This is your opportunity to turn regrets into action. You don’t have to create any more painful wishes about how life might have been. You can take the actions that will create the life you wish to live. Take all those wishes about the past and transfer their energy into purposeful actions in the present. Enjoy making life happen the way you choose. This is your day, filled with great possibilities. This is your moment to stop wishing and start living. NOW 1. Draw a table in 4 quadrants 1.1  Goals In ...

Not Far Away

You are not that far away from where you want to be. You are only a single decision, a single instant, a single positive action away from the direction you wish to go. Whatever you seek is within reach. What you must do, is reach. You will always be pleasantly surprised at how quickly you make progress. Just go ahead and get started. Learn from all that has brought you to this point. Be thankful for the wisdom, the experience, the strength and the purposeful sense of determination it has all given you. Then point that determination in a positive direction, and go.  Go with guts, go with enthusiasm and the greatest of expectations along the path that is already in front of you. Right now, right here, you are not that far away. Step up and make the journey, for you deserve it.

The First Step in Leadership Is Learning How to Manage Yourself

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Leadership. It is easier said than done. I am an imperfect person managing a team of five people in a startup. Together, we are trying to build a new company and create a business model on a shoestring. The business is an advisory model providing content to help line-of-business leaders in supply chain management. Our goal is to help leaders navigate the evolution of new technologies to drive process innovation. While the traditional business model is selling content behind a paywall, we give content away. The company makes money through speeches, strategy workshops, and events. We think supply chain matters. It is our belief that supply chains can save the world. In my hiring, I am attracted to bright people who want to make a difference. The team is composed of committed individuals with strong personalities with sharp edges. They are comfortable wearing multiple hats, multi-tasking, and turning out materials on a quick cycle. They rise to new challenges. The culture ...