Two Tricks to Improve Focus
Guest Post by Max Cron Centering oneself and finding balance in the hectic workday can be a lifelong task, or can it? With the right guidance, it is possible for even the busiest, most fast paced workers to become more focused on what they are doing and less distracted. Most people have some difficulty focusing….
Going Off the Grid: The Uncomfortable Potential of Unplugging
I recently went off the grid. Okay, how cool did that just sound? It felt cool writing it, like I’m Jack Bauer hiding from a corrupt government official who’s tracking the GPS on my phone. In reality, “off the grid” meant driving with my family to a cabin in a part of the mountains that…
Necessary Changes: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Change
Of the many fears that consume us as a species, the fear of change may be atop the list. It begins when we’re youngsters: imagine the tearful goodbye as a parent leaves their child on the first day of day care or preschool. Normally there is an adjustment period there for both parent and child,…
The Trouble with Distractions
Have you spent much time alone in your life? Have you ever lived by yourself? Have you traveled without company? I grew up in a busy home with two siblings and a revolving door welcoming family and friends any time – the house was never quiet! When I moved away from my parents home at…
Not Work-Life Balance, Work-Life Tempo
Work-life balance is a myth. Have you tried to balance yourself on a thin beam? You can do it; it just takes a lot of concentration and effort. If you move, you need to move slowly in order to retain your balance. Have you tried to balance something on your head? Or, have you participated…
What Is on Your Horizon?
The prairie is my ocean. As far as my eyes can see, there is an endless flow of grass, fields, and sky. Looking out, I see possibilities. In life’s distance, a path forward begins to form, at least within my thoughts and expectations. Horizons are deceiving. When we think horizon, we think limitless or, at…
Paths: Generations, Mindfulness, Small Beauty
In my life, one of the busiest seasons is the first quarter. New projects kick-off at work and one of our industry’s largest trade shows occurs (HIMSS). All in all, there are many parts that begin to move all at once, or so it seems. In my pastime of writing on Thin Difference, I have…
Top Themes to Pull Forward from 2013
This past year has been amazing. The amazing year is primarily due to the engaging conversations from a thoughtful and thought-provoking community. My gratitude is immense to the community of readers and the writers of guest posts and insightful comments. During this past year, my blog continued to concentrate on leadership topics but I made…
Be Amazed. Amaze Others.
Events drive thoughts and actions. In the United States, Thanksgiving sparks a spurt of gratitude. Like a note on a calendar, we express thanks, cross it off as done, and move on. Leading with a gratitude mindset should be so much more. Gratitude is living in a state of amazement while amazing others in what…
Wanna Work Smarter? Cool Down on Multitasking
Is multitasking a good thing? Do you work smarter when multitasking. Here are some ideas on how to do both in a better way.
Visionary Leadership Belongs to Everyone
Guest Post by Susan Silver When we speak of leaders, we often think of their “vision”. This term is associated with words like insight, foresight, persistence, tenacity, innovation and creativity. These visionaries take on a larger than life quality as one of the few that were able to revolutionize the world with their ideas. This…
Empathy: Making the Connection
To have empathy, we first need to make the human connection. Our call to action is two-fold: Reach out and open up.