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I'm currently reading Relentless – recommended by my SCN group. I hated the first half of the book. It was written for men, and the constant name-dropping was frustrating—I wanted to hear more about the author’s own experiences, not just his interactions with famous people. Ok, it did take several chapters to get used to his writing style. Once I got past the "Dark Side" chapter, I started to dig in. Am I 100% cleaner? No. But do I have the tendencies? Absolutely. Funny enough, last year’s competition in Success Champions was called March Madness. March Madness was definitely a hold-my-whiskey moment–if you’re not helping, get the hell out of my way. There have been many more - March Madness was just fitting for this book. Everyone can be cleaner and probably is in some aspect of their life. However, good leadership also involves knowing when to step back and be the closer or the cooler, allowing someone else to be the cleaner. All three of them play a role in the team. It’s also about recognizing when you're not the cleaner in a situation and finding the right person to take that role—that's what makes a killer team. If other cleaners come in, the real competition starts. Everyone plays to their strengths, and that's when the fun begins. Thoughts on the book?

Recovering Perfectionist Reflections This week’s topic - Beware of Busyness When I present on Bold Balance - the 70% Solution, I talk about good B's and bad B's. Busyness is a bad one. We might feel like we are getting things done, but are they the right things? How do you avoid viewing busyness as a measure of productivity and accomplishment? #70playbook #recoveringperfectionist

"The lazy lose to the average. 
 The average lose to the focused.
 The focused lose to the obsessed. Champions obsess over fundamentals, not trophies. While others chase revenue and fancy titles, outliers focus on what they can control today: reading one more book, making one more phone call, and reviewing that email one final time. They know that excellence comes from perfecting the basics." From this week's Shane Parrish Brain Food newsletter.

"If you want to reach an expert level of performance, you need to begin practice sessions with a plan in mind. You need to know what you’re working on, why, and how you intend to improve it. You also need a way to tell if your improvement efforts aren’t working and if you need to try a new tactic. Once you reach your goal for that particular component of the skill, it’s time to identify a new area of weakness to work on next." — fs.blog

Quote of the day - "The difference between who you are today and who you'll be in five years are the people you spend time with and the books you read." - Charles Jones #quoteoftheday #QOTD #successmindset #successsecrets #successhabits #successprinciples #successfulmindset #personalimprovement #truesuccessbeginswithin

Two great book launches in one day! Kim Scott's brand new #RadicalRespect is everything you would expect (and more!) from the brilliant mind behind #RadicalCandor. Besides making a wonderful title, the idea of radical respect taps into the true essence of #PsychologicalSafety. Creating a space where people feel they can speak up, listening to & learning from different perspectives, and encouraging honest discussions about failures & missteps are all acts of respect that promote better teamwork and collaboration. A must-read! Order your copy here: https://bit.ly/4cylMEG

This week, Real Reads' "Top 10 Tuesday" list focuses on Books to Gift a Colleague. From fostering teamwork and leadership to mastering productivity, negotiation, and personal growth, these titles offer invaluable insights and inspiration for professionals striving for success and balance. Discover your next great read here: https://lnkd.in/gUg5diV2 And let me know in the comments what books you're gifting. Happy reading! #RealReads #Top10Tuesday #bookrecommendations #alwayslearning

Today, we kicked off Q3 Ducks Who Read (book club) on Teams. We are reading "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" by Matt Abrahams, a book that guides us on how to speak successfully when put on the spot. During our first meeting, we covered the importance of staying calm and collected, structuring our thoughts quickly, and strategies for managing anxiety. It was a successful and engaging start to the quarter-great way to kick it off, team! 📚 #BookClub #ProfessionalDevelopment #Teamwork

The Adherence equation has been field-tested for over 20 years and is featured in three of our books including the best-seller Sticking to It. FOCUS x COMPETENCE x PASSION = ADHERENCE Here are a few of our quotes from those books to inspire you to stick to it. Sharpen Focus: - The most important decision in life is to decide what is most important. - Complexity is the enemy of excellence… keep things simple. - Blurry goals lead to blurry places. Build Competence: - Competence builds confidence. - Use words to change your situation, not to describe it. - The fastest way to change the answers you receive – from yourself and others – is to change the questions you ask. Ignite Passion: - Passion exposes possibilities. - A compelling purpose is your team’s bridge to a brighter tomorrow…and you have to build it! - We were meant to give our lives away. Focus on living your legacy instead of worrying about leaving it. Stick to it and WIN!

The Adherence equation has been field-tested for over 20 years and is featured in three of our books including the best-seller Sticking to It. FOCUS x COMPETENCE x PASSION = ADHERENCE Here are a few of our quotes from those books to inspire you to stick to it. Sharpen Focus: - The most important decision in life is to decide what is most important. - Complexity is the enemy of excellence… keep things simple. - Blurry goals lead to blurry places. Build Competence: - Competence builds confidence. - Use words to change your situation, not to describe it. - The fastest way to change the answers you receive – from yourself and others – is to change the questions you ask. Ignite Passion: - Passion exposes possibilities. - A compelling purpose is your team’s bridge to a brighter tomorrow…and you have to build it! - We were meant to give our lives away. Focus on living your legacy instead of worrying about leaving it. Stick to it and WIN!