Crossing the Rubicon. Burning Bridges. Point of No Return. These are metaphors which all mean the same thing…a transformative event occurred which in turn triggered a life-changing decision to abandon the life we once knew, and move ahead into an unknown and unfamiliar realm of experience. For most of my adult life I’ve pursued what […]
No warm up needed. Let’s get right to the point. If you’re not dependable, you’re expendable. That goes for all people, places and things. To be dependable is to be trustworthy, consistent and reliable. Dependability is a massive value proposition…and a key competitive advantage. To be expendable is to be of little significance when COMPARED to an […]
“Don’t be different just to be different. Be different to be better.” Seth Godin Talent is captivating, seductive and inspiring. We are left speechless by the beauty of Michelangelo’s sculpture. We become riveted and enthralled by Adele’s angelic voice. We double over in laughter by the comedic genius of Robin Williams. We are captivated […]
It’s about time someone said it… Most job descriptions are… a joke… a tool for CYA…(covering your a@#) a useless and outdated resource for what it takes to compete and win in today’s environment. Now that it’s easier than ever to outsource a job to someone cheaper (or a robot) there needs to be a […]
“Happiness is the new rich. Contentment is the new success. Health is the new wealth. Nice is the new cool.” – Gary Ryan Blair We are living links in a chain of wisdom handed down through history. One axiom developed in that chain is the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have others […]
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out!” – Dr. Seuss The moral of a story is a lesson that is conveyed within the context of a story or event. As an example…at the end of Aesop’s fable of the Tortoise and the Hare, in which the plodding and determined tortoise won a […]
In the spirit of celebrating excellence and shining a bright light on people who are making positive and lasting contributions in the world, its fitting that we focus on Muhammad Yunus, the recipient of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. Yunus pioneered the concept of microcredit – lending money to people so poor no one else […]
This message falls under the magically delicious category. If you’re up for it…here’s a quick challenge which will produce a big win in just 7 days. Interested? Keep reading…you’ll be glad you did. Reciprocity is defined as a mutual exchange. It simply explains that when someone gives you something or does something for you, that […]
“The expression one wears on one’s face is far more important than the clothes one wears on one’s back.” – Dale Carnegie Hello Lovely One! If you’re looking for… The next big competitive advantage for your life and career. A great way to differentiate yourself from the competition. A simple strategy for reducing stress and […]
Speed is an aphrodisiac…it’s the ultimate turn-on. Your ability to compress and shorten the amount of time it takes to turn any goal, idea, project or problem into a successful outcome is a devastating competitive advantage…one that you can use to fast track any goal. Let’s get after it and have a good, serious look […]
Gary Ryan Blair is the President of The GoalsGuy, a highly focused training organization whose mission is to help their clients build and sustain superior performance.
