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  • The Myth Which Is Called Momentum

    The Myth Which Is Called Momentum

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    Momentum is a myth in manufacturing.And believing in it is costing you performance. If your production results depend on “momentum”…you don’t have a system. I once heard a football manager say:“Momentum is a myth.” But he was right. Commentators say:“They’ve got all the momentum.” What they’re actually seeing is:– Rehearsed patterns– Clear roles– Relentless training–…

  • You’re Maxed-Out At 40%… Based On Your Mindset.

    You’re Maxed-Out At 40%… Based On Your Mindset.

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    I recently read Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. One idea really stood out. He talks about the “40% Rule”. The idea that most people stop exerting effort when they’ve only reached around 40% of their true physical or mental capability. So what is this voice telling you to stop?It is your survival-oriented regulator. Its…

  • Why Coaching is Rarely The First Thing People Try When Giving Up Alcohol

    Why Coaching is Rarely The First Thing People Try When Giving Up Alcohol

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    If you’re a high performer thinking about giving up alcohol, coaching is almost never the first option. By the time someone reaches out, they’ve usually tried everything else, many time over. Here’s what typically comes before coaching; 1. Willpower This is always the starting point. “I’ll just stop.” “I’ll be more disciplined.” “Plenty of people…

  • The Leadership Shift: You Don’t Know what you Don’t Know

    The Leadership Shift: You Don’t Know what you Don’t Know

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    Every new leader walks into the role with blind spots.That’s not a weakness, it’s reality. What matters is whether you’ve invited the right people to help you see what’s missing. Great leadership rarely develops in isolation.The fastest growth comes from:• Trusted feedback• Honest challenge• A network that raises your ceiling Here’s the part I see…

  • The Hidden Tax of Mixed Feelings

    The Hidden Tax of Mixed Feelings

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    January has a strange emotional weight to it. Work resumes. Life returns to normal.And yet, for many leaders, there’s a quiet sense of friction beneath the surface. Especially when it comes to alcohol. After the festive period, the internal conversation often sounds like this: I want more clarity and energy this year.But drinking helped me…

  • A small Christmas Experiment (no quitting required)

    A small Christmas Experiment (no quitting required)

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    Before Christmas fully kicks off, I want to share a simple idea with you. Not a challenge.Not a detox.Not a promise to “be better in January”. Just an experiment. Because here’s what I notice every year:By mid-December, a lot of people are already worried about how January is going to feel. More drinks over Christmas.Less…