”This is a holdup!” yells the armed gunman as he waves the gun in your face and tells you to give him your valuables. It’s common to “keep your head down” at work, attempting to stay ”below the radar,” but the most influential people aren’t invisible or trying to be. THE COST OF “HIDING OUT” […]
Every quarter I set new 3 and 12 month personal and business goals. These are my 3Q 2019 targets for business. Personal goals are in next week’s post. I shared last quarter’s accomplishments over the last 2 weeks. Why do I set goals? My biggest achievements have been the result of big goals that were […]
Every quarter I set new personal and business goals for the next 3 and 12 months. These lessons learned are based on personal goals (Objectives and Key Results) I set 3 and 12 months ago (plus a few I’ve added). I shared business accomplishments last week. Personal Targets I set for 2Q 2019 (and confidence […]
When you find purpose, you begin to build a bridge to the future you want. “Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.” Washington Irving “When you establish a destination by defining what you want, then take physical action by making choices that move you towards that destination, the possibility for success is limitless and arrival […]
Earlier this year I said I wanted to do 4 things this year. Here’s progress I made on each during the second quarter. 1. Reduce Allergy Symptoms And Medication Use Confirmation! Continuing reduced consumption of offensive foods (eggs, nuts, garlic), my allergy symptoms remain low. Eating them, I feel more congested. Revised Goal My new […]
Your first assignment was to complete the 5 Step Values Exercise. If you haven’t reviewed the instructions yet and attempted to start, go do it now. I’ll wait. On the other hand… if you have reviewed the instructions, you’re stuck in execution, or you want an example of how to do it… here you go… […]
By age 20, my mom was a single, working mom with 2 kids. In her family, and in the world at that time, that was a terribly difficult situation. She is a strong woman. My dad is a general contractor who started his career as a bricklayer in the local mason’s union. He is a […]
Until I found my purpose in life, my life wasn’t really working. I was passed over for promotions four times in three years. Every time, a peer became my boss. My wife hated me. Whatever I did, it just made things worse. My brother told me I’d been complaining about for five years: “Do something […]
What does Dylan Cornelius value? It took some time with, and even after executive coaching, to come up with this definitive short list. Following are my values. They’re a guide for how I live my life. The list is a touchstone when I need focus or clarity. Each value inspires and is important to me. […]
In my late thirties, I was scared healthy as I watched my grandparents die of strokes and heart attacks. As I took my journey to fitness [1], I’ve become better informed about the links between lifestyle choices, health, and mortality. I’ll use some elements of this journey as a case study for delivering great results. […]
Step 1 of the “Career Acceleration Roadmap.”