Articles for category: Initiative

March 14, 2023

Greg Thomas

Hurdles on Hurdles

They don’t do Hurdles on Hills. Probably because it would be insanely difficult. No one would ever think to try it. You would probably get hurt more often than not. But if you did do it, you would probably develop muscles you never knew you had to propel yourself further up the hill, against gravity past the hill.  You would probably need to be more aware of your surroundings when pushing up and you would most likely need to pull in your legs much closer when you leap. It would be that much more difficult to accomplish, but when you

March 13, 2023

Greg Thomas

Growth Training

The implicit goal behind any training is growth. It can mask itself in a job, in a game, or in the final outcome of a hobby. But it’s everything before that, which is growing and which matters to those big moments. And yes, training is hard, that’s because you can’t always see the end while you’re doing it. That’s why it’s called training.

March 10, 2023

Greg Thomas

You’re Avoiding This

Seriously, you are. The work you know has to be done, the work that is getting closer and closer to being needed, you’re avoiding it. Fortunately, the options for what you should do with it next are pretty simple; Don’t do it, but instead of avoiding it, tell people you aren’t going to do it so they can plan for that work. Keep doing what you are doing and deal with the fallout when it comes. Stop what you are doing, put on a timer, focus on it for 30 minutes, and just get started. Note: #3 has the potential

March 5, 2023

Greg Thomas

Time and Space

The goal is always to maximize space to get things done in time – setting yourself up for success with the right tools, working with the right people, and knowing who does what best and where people can be the most productive. Creating this space reduces stress, anxiety, and confusion when the time crunch hits.  When the time crunch hits, there shouldn’t be a problem because everyone knows what their space is and how it relates to the team’s space. The other option is to take away space, reduce what people can do, don’t give them freedom or trust to

March 2, 2023

Greg Thomas

Good vs Great

The difference between Good and Great is the outcome. Good talent focus on the outcome, the outcome is all that matters, the prize at the end, the bonus, the award, the gift. Great talent focuses on the work to be done knowing the outcome will take care of itself.  If the work happens, everything else will fall into place. It’s all in the approach working towards the same outcome.  

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