Fulfilling Strategy Blog
do more of the work that matters mostWe know that the secret to performance and professional fulfillment is empowering people to make progress each day on meaningful work. It’s not easy, but I’m obsessed with the opportunity of fulfilling worklife, and I’d like to share my strategies and insights here with you!
How the Stoics Thrive In Adversity
If there's one thing the Stoics like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus know how to do, it's navigating adversity. So I thought it'd be a great time to bust out my copy of "The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph," by Ryan Holiday....
How to Do Strategic Planning During a Crisis
Idea In Brief: With so many uncertainties, planning may seem like an impossible task now. It's easy to feel blocked to any possibilities and get stuck in overwhelm. That's precisely why we need strategic planning more than ever to determine how we can 1) survive,...
Feeling Overwhelmed? Give Your Brain a Challenge it Can Solve
There's no denying it; these are challenging times. And while adversity strengthens character, I don't think that's automatic. I'm pretty sure I'm not building any character watching copious amounts of news or binge-watching "Parks and Recreation" for the umpteenth...
Why Meeting to Share Information is Lazy
Idea In Brief: Meeting to share information is a terrible waste of precious time that most of us can't afford to lose. Be intentional about your meetings by sharing essential information in written form in advance and focus your meeting energy on using that...
Why Time Chunking Your Calendar Really Works
Idea In Brief: The cognitive costs we incur switching back and forth from deep work and tactical activities are far too significant to bear. To avoid these costs, we have to manage our schedules with intention. Time chunking is a powerful tool to help us minimize...
Are You a Bricklayer?
The parable of the bricklayer goes something like this: Three bricklayers are asked, “What are you doing?”. The first says, “I am laying bricks.” The second says, “I am building a church.” And the third says, “I am building the house of God.” The first bricklayer has...