by CJ McClanahan | Sep 21, 2023 | Blog
The first 20 years went a lot faster than I thought. Back in September of 2003, I was pounding out 75 cold calls a day as my son (Ian, now 6’6″) lay bouncing quietly in a baby seat at my feet. Those days seemed to last forever. 20 years later, a few things have...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 14, 2023 | Blog
Numbers provide a sense of precision that I find comforting. As a result, I love looking at financials, building forecasts and analyzing most issues with a spreadsheet. However, not everything can be measured. In life, the space between black and white is filled with...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 7, 2023 | Blog
Even after 20+ years reminding professionals of the dangers of comparing themselves to others, I still do it. I have a framed picture in my office that says, “I am enough and on the best path for me.”No, I didn’t steal it from Stuart Smalley (“I’m good enough, smart...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog
Work is not just a way to make money and stay busy. It’s how we prove our worth to ourselves and those around us. We get to sing to the tune of our favorite song: Overcommitting to what we can realistically accomplish Applying pressure to our people to hit stretch...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 24, 2023 | Blog
The research is clear (and compelling): we’ve become addicted to constant interruptions. When was the last time you let your mind drift aimlessly and simply noticed your surroundings? The craving we feel for the next “hit” of stimulation isn’t all that different from...
