The Broader View Blog

Let’s talk about how we can conserve energy on things that don’t matter. Learn how Visionaries can get better results using less energy by thinking like a rock climber.

Last week we talked about the idea that our Core Values are decision making filters. They help you make choices that feel aligned with who you are and where you want to go.

So, what do decision making filters and pit bulls have in common?  It turns out, a lot.

Your Core Values are your most effective filter in decision-making. Here’s how to use your values to stay aligned with your Vision.

So what led me 2,683 miles across the country, from San Diego to Norfolk?  You’re gonna laugh.  Because of course, it was my Vision.

Last week a Visionary asked me this question and I thought the answer might be helpful for you, too.

This student wanted to know how to clarify your own Mission and Vision when the organization you work with already has those things in place. Here’s why you need to separate work from life.

The problem if you don’t separate your own Vision, Mission and Values from that of the organization you work with is that it’s easy to let your identity get all wrapped up in your role, and that can end badly.

When does productivity become counterproductive? Toxic productivity is filling the airwaves – how to do more, faster, better, in less time, and make more money while doing it! Whew, it’s tiring just thinking about it. Here’s how to take the pressure off of toxic productivity.

Last week I connected with one of my Visionaries in Alabama, and his business has been massively impacted by the Coronavirus. He has had to shift to a much leaner operation as his revenue has been jeopardized.

He could have felt like a failure.

He could have chosen to take a reactive stance (“This is all happening to me.”), but instead he did something I’ve been encouraging more leaders to do.

Feel like you’re dopping the ball lately? You’re not alone. A daily Vision can make you feel successful, as soon as tonight. Imagine going to bed feeling successful every single day, because you’ve shifted from chasing an impossible to-do list to fulfilling a Vision.

Recently, one of my Visionaries reached out to me because she was feeling really off. She felt like she was in “fire-fighting mode” and not able to focus on or be intentional about her life. On top of that, the outbreak of the Coronavirus is directly affecting her work, and she was feeling overwhelmed and depleted. Here’s what I told her.