Deliberate Journey

Does Fear Stoke Your Flame or Burn Your Dreams?

Do you move toward opportunities or away from them? Before you give the quick, default answer of “Toward them of course – what a stupid question!” take a moment to read more. If you spend time with young people, one thing you’ll notice is the absence of fear. Granted, it can be to a fault, but the sense of invincibility is amazing. Just ask them what they are

Put Passion Back in your Life: A 6-Step Process

I was exhausted. My mojo was nowhere to be found. Truth be told – all I wanted to do was to find a couch and sleep. Unfortunately, this was supposed to be my “highly productive” weekend. I brought home piles of work I had been avoiding and was planning to plow through it. I just didn’t care. It felt like I was swimming in molasses. While I was staring out

I Wish You Lots of Failure in 2025!

With 2025 just a few weeks away, my wish for you is failure – lots of it! Yup – you heard me right, but before you click away, let me explain… Long ago my father gave me a warning. At the time, I let it go in one ear and out the other (as I tended to do). His warning was quite simple – “Be aware,” he said, “Fear increases

I know you are a Leader, but do you have an Identity?

It’s easy to declare, “I’m a leader.” It’s much harder to transition from Leader-as-a-Label to Leader-as-an-Identity. Too many simply add “Leader” to their LinkedIn profile, but don’t appreciate the work is just beginning! Unfortunately, all too often efforts to refine and hone your identify as a Leader get buried. The demands of the day easily push this important, but not urgent task to the back burner. However, as your career

A Dance-Floor Diagnostic: Is How You Dance the Way You Live?

Weddings, to a Psychologist like me, are ‘target rich environments!” The people watching is amazing! Think about it – there are people from all walks of life, every generation and the added boost of high emotions and lots of alcohol! That’s a winning combination! I recently found myself at such a venue. Not surprising, I watched and thought (while my wife did most of the dancing)! What struck

How to Fail Forward – A Must Have Life Skill

“I don’t make mistakes.” This was Ron’s matter-of-fact answer to why he thought he should get the job (I was interviewing him). “Interesting.” I replied. “You sound proud of that,” I prompted. “Absolutely – I take great pains to anticipate, plan and prepare so nothing ever goes wrong and I’m never surprised.” I looked in his eyes – he was really pleased with himself I thought.