Monthly Archives: April 2010

Apr 30, 2010

The KEY: Flying Over Volcanic Iceland

I am writing this Key flying at 36,000 feet, just north of Iceland. After trying for five days to escape Europe with numerous flight cancellations, I am finally heading home to Seattle. What an adventurous journey! The Air Force brief is, “It’s the one you don’t see that will shoot you down.” The Black Swan message is, “Beware of the trap of preparing for the...

Apr 27, 2010

The Discipline Secret – Best Practices

Here are the elements of discipline we explored in our teleconference the Discipline Secret: Discipline of knowledge – The building blocks and protocols that allow you to use and apply a certain field of knowledge. What fields of knowledge do you use? What new fields do you want to acquire? Professional discipline – The discipline of your profession. How do you get results in your...

Apr 23, 2010

Best Practices: From Brainstorming To Mind-clustering

Mind-clustering is better than brainstorming. The brain likes to compare and contrast. The mind transcends and includes brain output and more. Here are some best practices to help turn your brainstorming into mind-clustering. Whether what you seek is a future vision or strategic or innovation breakthrough apply and adapt these tips to optimize your session. You are trying to: Download ideas. Generate insight. See the...

Apr 1, 2010

The KEY: Thrive in the New Normal – The First Five Commandments

Struggle is the tension between where you are now and where you desire to be. If you experience this tension, it means you are alive. Many of the managers I coach and interact with are experiencing struggle at this time. To make the most out of your challenges and opportunities you need to engage 10 thriving practices. This KEY will help you thrive in the...