by CJ McClanahan | Mar 27, 2025 | Blog
What if fewer commitments meant more peace? <> I love it when one of my clients sits down across the table from me with a wide grin and announces that they’ve just turned down an opportunity to add another commitment to their plate. Few things bring me more joy...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog
Better communication requires you to get up and sit in a different seat. Literally. <> Since I moved into my new office (10+ years), I’ve had a unique ritual. Roughly once a month, I will get up from behind my desk and take the seat my clients normally occupy....
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 13, 2025 | Blog
Our culture screams that “constant collaboration” is required to do your job. The truth, however, is a little different. <> While giving a talk on productivity last week, I made a recommendation that ended up being fairly controversial, earning a...
by CJ McClanahan | Mar 6, 2025 | Blog
Celebrating a life inevitably leads us to recognize this truth: life is only about relationships. <> Last week, I had the honor of attending the funeral celebrating the mother of one of my closest friends. It may seem unusual to use the phrase “I had the...
by CJ McClanahan | Feb 27, 2025 | Blog
Overachievers tend to be an impatient group. Which, is why true behavior change can be difficult. Here’s one tactic to get you across the finish line. <> We’ve all seen a documentary about healthy eating or attended a seminar reminding us of the power of...