Following my recent lecture at Tennessee Tech University, there were precious few minutes before the next class was to begin in the same lecture amphitheater. So I didn’t really get time to speak to many students following my talk. However, one student made a special effort to speak to me. She was a non-traditional student, […]
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An Encounter with Joseph
I recently wrote about an incident that occurred at a Marriott and my arranging for a ride to the airport. The driver in that story is a nice young man named Joseph. He was in a tough spot, his manager and the meeting planner made a change in plans that directly conflicted with the specific […]
A Grounded Moment at the Hotel
I was speaking today at the Marriott Madison West in Madison Wisconsin. My keynote was to end at 4:45, but I was anticipating that it might start late and thus end late. I had another keynote the next day and needed to make a 6:45 flight at the airport. So in advance, I checked […]
Being Secure with your Surroundings
I recently wrapped up a 6-week engagement as an expert witness in a software misappropriation case in Wichita Kansas. Despite spending six weeks in a hotel out of town (I think I will contact the Wichita Chamber of Commerce and offer to run a PSA for them …), it was an interesting engagement. One thing […]
High Class High Regard
One of the Grounded In traits is regard for others. Now, most people think this simply incorporates being altruistic; being a decent human being. Not to say I do not think you should be those things. However, there is also other positive byproducts of keeping a high regard for others. Let me give you an […]
Anchor Management is a Lifelong Pursuit
Being “Grounded” and practicing “Anchor Management” are not just one-time activities that will instantly bring you to a place of maximum Groundedness, where you can declare victory, and be done. Being “Grounded” is a life-long pursuit, requiring constant attention. You will dedicate yourself daily to accentuating your positive anchors and minimize your negative anchors. On […]
What is Anchor Management?
What is “Anchor Management”? Well, there are three positive anchors: being Grounded in Calm Focus, Grounded in Thoughtful Response, and Grounded in Regard for Others. Conversely, there are three negative anchors: being Grounded by a Lack of Courage, Grounded by a Lack of Initiative, and Grounded by a Lack of Perseverance. “Anchor Management” is about […]
Grounded By Lack of Perseverance
What does it mean to be “grounded by lack of perseverance”? Most people give up too easily, too quickly. Most things take time. Remember the saying, “Good things come to those that wait”? The key is to have an informed opinion on how long it will take for something to reach critical mass, and to […]
Grounded by Lack of Initiative
What does it mean to be Grounded by Lack of Initiative? Sometimes a great opportunity falls into your lap. A path to success, all laid out in perfectly planned stages, is presented to you to execute. (Hey, it could happen. And if it does, be prepared to act on it.) But more likely, you will […]
Grounded by Lack of Courage
What does it mean to be Grounded by Lack of Courage? Most people just hold back entirely. They never take a chance or a risk, and regularly fear rejection or disappointment. Perhaps they grew up in an environment where they never received any encouragement. Perhaps all they heard from family, friends and authority figures is […]