The Pareto Principle is a simple analytical tool that solves problems in manufacturing, project management, and other professional realms. Commonly known as the 80 / 20 Rule, the Pareto Principle explains that the world is not equitably distributed, and a few factors often have an over-sized influence on results. …

The no-excuses system to make changes that stick. — “We are what we repeatable do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” — Aristotle This past summer I set a goal to drink more water. I knew the health benefits, I was motivated to incorporate more H20 into my life by dreams of hydrated skin and flushed…

Empathy, Empowerment & Action — My sure fire way to seek inspiration? Read a great book or add a new podcast to my playlist — works every time. New concepts spark my curiosity and help connect information in new ways. This month I have selected books by Trevor Noah and Celeste Ng that I want…

Joy is a birthright — It’s funny how the guilt could creep in while I was on vacation last week — what should I be doing that I’m not? What am I missing that might be letting others down? Shhhh. Relax. Enjoy. Emily McDowell (Illustrator, writer, and business founder) hit home on this topic —…

Increase productivity + focus by adopting these simple changes — What are micro-habits? Let’s say you set a milestone goal (those big, audacious goals that seem attainable, but barely) to compete in an upcoming triathlon in your city. This is a challenge to your current comfort zones but you have visualized the results and are buzzing with possibility. You know in order to…

Get inspired to think bigger — One of the best ways to get myself out of a mental rut is to put on an inspired podcast or open a book (physical or otherwise). Infusing a new train of thought into my internal dialogue wakes up my brain and gets me thinking in new directions. …

Creative pursuits after hours give you surprising advantages in the workplace — By boosting your cognitive flexibility you will increase your chance of breakthrough thinking and creative problem solving. Flexible, creative thinking gets stronger with time and practice. You control these outcomes! Side gigs, passion projects, hobbies and play can all contribute to a more creative mind. Multi-what’s?