by CJ McClanahan | Jan 13, 2022 | Blog
A big reason people quit is that they can’t imagine dealing with their current challenge for the next year, month, or week. They’re right. We can’t deal with a year’s worth of adversity all at once. That’s why we need to ask ourselves one simple question every...
by CJ McClanahan | Jan 6, 2022 | Blog
Accepting failure is a choice we all must make if we really strive for peace in our lives. One of my favorite books of all time, begins with these powerful words: Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 30, 2021 | Blog
A critical aspect of building relationship is the art of following through. We’ve all met the person who does an amazing job listening to our story but then forgets the conversation the next time we see them. We know we’re being sold something and usually call these...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 23, 2021 | Blog
Two simple tactics to help you listen well. Most busy professionals (myself included) struggle with keeping their mouths shut. We allow someone to get about halfway through their thought before we formulate our response and wait impatiently for them to finish. Here...
by CJ McClanahan | Dec 16, 2021 | Blog
As a father, boss and corporate advisor, starting every conversation with a blank slate is extremely difficult for me. I’m often under the impression that people expect me to come to every conversation with the answers. Join me in resisting this urge. Try and approach...
