Impact4Results: What Excuses Are You Making?

We make excuses for not doing something, saying something, or taking risks. When you hear yourself making an excuse ask yourself: “Is this true?” Sometimes the excuse is true and you need heed those concerns. Often, an excuse is just that, an excuse. Look past the...

There is Always More to the Story

We think we know what is going on, why others react the way they do, what motivates people, and why things are the way they are. Be aware that you only see a small part of their story. Everyone has a story and you will likely never know the whole of...

Advocate for Your Work

Some people promote themselves; this is sometimes perceived as self-serving and alienates others. BUT People need to know what you do and the value it provides to the company and to customers. Let others, especially your boss, know about the work you are...

What Are You Built For?

Every tree in the forest is built for a unique benefit to all the surrounding growing things, and for all the inhabitants who live there. Some provide shelter. Some provide nutrients. Some provide materials. Ask yourself: What are you uniquely built for? How deep do...

Get Others Talking

Too many times we think our job is to talk, to share our thoughts, to direct, to cajole. We are better served when we get others talking. We become smarter by hearing what they think, what they see, how they feel and ultimately, we learn things we didn’t know....