Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas And Talent Theme Dynamics

In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, Willie Nelson and the Rebuild Texas Fund produced a once in a lifetime “Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas” benefit concert to help those affected by the costliest tropical cyclone in United States history. Paul Simon, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Jimmie Vaughan, Leon Bridges and many other standout artists performed almost ... Read More

Two Questions You Must Answer Today

How you answer two simple questions will lead you down two very different paths in your career. The first path is filled with growth, clarity and fulfillment. The second path is a thorn-filled trail of misused time and energy. 1) Is there someone (at work or school) who encourages your development?  2) Do you have the opportunity to do what you ... Read More

3 More James Altucher Tips to Choose Yourself and Boost Your Wellbeing

3 More James Altucher Tips to Choose Yourself and Boost Your Wellbeing
A few weeks ago, we mashed-up James Altucher’s “Choose Yourself” mindset with Tom Rath’s jarring research about our tragicomically low levels of wellbeing. (Rewind here.) Rath diagnoses our wellbeing which needs improvement. Altucher offers a vaccine. Read on for three more key takeaways from the middle third of Altucher’s “Choose Yourself Guide to Wealth.” Improving your physical, financial, social, community and ... Read More

Are You Fully Charged?

Folks get pretty excited here at StrengthsLauncher when Tom Rath writes a new book. If you haven’t yet picked up his latest (“Are You Fully Charged?”), here are a few jewels from WellBeing, another one of our favorites from Rath.

A Good Coach Is Your Secret Weapon [3 of 3 Part Series]

A Good Coach Is Your Secret Weapon
We know from our previous two posts that a good coach helps you discover, grow and focus your natural talents (H/t Obi Wan). A good coach is also a powerful sounding board for helping you assess where you are and how you will achieve your goals (H/t Angelo Dundee). Put another way, a coach brings out the best in you in different ... Read More

Mastering the Light Saber — Why You Need a Coach [1 of 3 Part Series]

why you need a coach
Socrates coached Plato. Plato coached Aristotle. Obi-Wan coached Luke. The first two helped invent western philosophy. The third rocked a sweet brown hoodie, was a legendary Jedi Master and mentored the peace keeper of the galaxy, ‘ol Luke Skywalker. So, stop and think: Who is your trusted sounding board on these important decisions? Who is helping you grow and focus your talents ... Read More

3 Things I Learned from the Timely Life of Aaron Dennison

Aaron Lufkin Dennison, watchmaker pioneer and 19th century business innovator, was recently highlighted on Steven Johnson’s super cool show, “How We Got To Now.” Dennison’s ability to take two different elements and combine them with a slight twist is an excellent example for all who seek to innovate and practice design thinking.

College Football Season is Finally Here. What’s Your Home Field Advantage?

Saturday + Fall = College Football Bring on the tailgating, rivalries and College GameDay. The bands, fight songs, and pre-game rituals. The undergrads and alumni, the old timers and the new generation. It’s football season. Fans can’t wait to cheer on their team at their home stadium. Every big play is magnified by the thunderous applause and support of the ... Read More