1 Minute to Resilience

I caught myself feeling lousy today, spinning my wheels. It was difficult to do my most important work well. What was going on, what was...

I was having a tough time getting started on my #1 task. One more cup of coffee, answering an unimportant email. How can you quickly,...

I struggled today at a meeting with a person who gets on my nerves. Feeling out of control, wasting time is not a great way to live....

I was just fine today until I realized I had far more to do than my schedule would allow. Plus, my email wasn’t working. I started to...

“Today is such a challenge,” I thought. “My leadership thinking, my tools to be more productive, where are they?” I was forgetting how to...

Many years ago, I lived the “victim” story. Somebody was always making my life difficult – at home and work. Then I realized if I wanted...

“Do not send that email,” my manager said. I was shocked. “What do you mean, isn't it okay?” I asked. What he told me transformed my...

She texted today, “Hi. You are an amazing speaker and coach. My conversation with Doug was so good. I can’t believe how easy it was to...

Monday was very odd for me. I decided to have a great day – no matter what. No matter who upset me, no matter what challenges or changes...

My client was triggered the other day, and it almost ruined his meeting. Fortunately, he used a simple tool I teach. He responded, got...

It was a peaceful day. Looking up at the sky I saw it – the perfect blue sky with streaks of white. Then I thought of my daughter,...

I had one of those moments. You know the one – someone says something; you feel like you have been hit in the gut; your body tenses. This...