When something goes wrong in your personal or professional life, who takes the blame? Do you, or the people you work with, look for someone who is at fault? Or are you accountable for your actions and do you own the mistakes in your life? I just finished reading the book “The Oz Principle” by…
My company, Kalculated Decisions, ran a networking event this past Wednesday with some educational presentations on Navigating Business Through All the Noise. During the Q & A portion of this event, one of the attendees asked for strategies to beat procrastination. This inspired me to write this article on how to overcome procrastination. In this…
I aspire to be a paid professional speaker and to run my own speaking business. When I share this goal with my friend Marc, he asks me one simple question: What big expensive problem do you solve? This is an important question. We need to clearly explain more than just what product or service we…
For the past several months, I’ve been on a journey to live with greater focus, consistency, and discipline. This pursuit was sparked by a quote I came across on LinkedIn from Steven Bartlett, host of The Diary of a CEO podcast. He wrote: “Success has three ingredients: focus, consistency, and discipline. Six months of these…
Introduction: Leadership Is Built in the Everyday As a leader, your success isn’t determined by a single decision – it’s shaped by the countless small choices you make every day. While big decisions may capture attention, it’s the daily habits and values-driven actions that truly define your leadership. Through integrity, focus, consistency, and discipline, you…
In business, staying aligned with your mission and vision is essential. They provide clarity, focus, and a renewed sense of purpose. But what exactly is the difference between the two? Through my research, I’ve found a simple way to think about it: When you clearly articulate both your vision (where you’re headed) and your mission…
What exactly is integrity? How do you define it, and what does it truly mean to you? When I asked ChatGPT for a definition, it described integrity as the quality of being honest, consistent, and guided by strong moral and ethical principles – no matter the situation or audience. It means aligning your actions, words,…
I was inspired to write this week’s article by a quote from my favorite author, John C. Maxwell. John Maxwell says: “Leadership develops daily, not in a day.” This is an important message, and it is one that I embrace. It is why I keep taking on new leadership roles in Toastmasters every year. A…
If you want to become an unstoppable leader and create unshakable results, you don’t need more talent – you need better habits. The secret lies in a powerful trio: focus, consistency, and discipline. These three qualities form the foundation of high performance and lasting impact. Focus Focus is the ability to direct your attention and…
Have you ever had a coach? Someone who asked you hard questions to challenge your thinking and to help you learn? What about coaching yourself? I don’t think you need another person in your life to be your coach. You can be your own coach by adopting a journaling and self-coaching habit where you regularly…
