Dan Weedin and I had a great conversation about The Power Of Clarity. It was a lot of fun – the time flew by!
I found a great quote in The Overstory by Richard Powers: “You can’t see what you don’t understand. But what you think you already understand, you’ll fail to notice.” This is a really important observation that applies to many things.
Every book launch deserves a new website. Well, here is mine: Power-Of-Clarity.com. Check it out to learn more about my forthcoming book. Why you need the power of clarity The value of harnessing the power of clarity What you will find in the book Why this is the book you’ve been hoping to find I’m counting the days until you get to read this book!
I am thrilled to share this recent review of The Power of Clarity from Publishers Weekly, “the bible of the book business”, known for sharing some 9,000 pre-publication book reviews each year. Here’s a snippet of their take on my new book: “This no-nonsense guide to cutting through the fog should be required reading for any employee who’s nodded off during an unnecessary status update meeting, and any leader looking to improve productivity.” Read their full review at https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781472987136. You can pre-order The Power of Clarity here!
Like my new photo? It was kind of scary getting photos taken back in February after many months of winter, but I had a great photographer and I think she is a photoshop wizard. I can’t see February in my face at all! Thank you, Brie Morrissey of BLM Photography! One of the programs I offer is called Clarity on Call. It’s my favorite because it makes such a big difference in people’s lives. It’s geared for successful leaders and high potential, aspiring leaders. Once my book comes out, it’s likely that any openings in Clarity on Call will be snatched up immediately. I don’t want my most faithful readers to be left out so I thought I would mention it.
A recent medical appointment began with a medical student asking me questions. Once the student finished, the doctor arrived and she was supposed to relay what I had said. The student failed. She hadn’t been listening with an open mind. Instead, she was listening for what she expected to hear. How do I know?
While the Covid numbers are rising once again in many places and we must continue to take precautions such as wearing masks, maintaining social distance, and avoiding small or crowded spaces with poor ventilation, things are looking up. The number of people who are fully vaccinated is rising quickly. Those who have recovered from Covid have some immunity and are feeling freer. Spring weather is making outdoor dining and events possible once again. As a result, business is picking up.
Good managers develop routines that help them work efficiently and effectively. These routines extend to their direct reports and allow everyone to meet expectations and minimize unnecessary decisions, indecision, and floundering. But there is one big difference between how good managers and the best managers do this.
