by Kendra Kinnison | Dec 10, 2011 | Leadership, Peak Performance
Just yesterday, I had several conversations around the concept of constraints with my colleagues from different teams. Each of us were coming through situations where we initially viewed the limitations as negative, but soon came to appreciate the creativity and...
by Kendra Kinnison | Dec 9, 2011 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Maybe it’s the time of year or our recent discussions about raises and pay equity. I’ve really been paying attention to this topic lately. In general, I think it’s healthy to always ask for feedback and let folks know that you’re always looking...
by Kendra Kinnison | Dec 8, 2011 | Fitness, Peak Performance
On average, Americans spend 9.3 hours a day sitting, and it is literally killing us slowly. Take a look at this stunning infographic. (hat tip to Michael Hyatt for telling me about Visual.ly. I’m a huge fan of infographics.) What are some simply...
by Kendra Kinnison | Dec 7, 2011 | Faith, Leadership
My good friend Chris Guillebeau released his latest manifesto Tuesday, and I rescheduled my blog calendar for the week to tell you about it. One thought in particular got me at my core. The image above accompanied a story about a mobile game that consumed him...
by Kendra Kinnison | Dec 6, 2011 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Parenting
I thought writing about cheating was tough, but it pales in comparison to this one. During the Thanksgiving holiday, my 13 year-old daughter dyed hot pink stripes in her hair. Several of her teachers weren’t fond of it, and she almost got a referral to...
by Kendra Kinnison | Dec 5, 2011 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Peak Performance
When we’re on a roll with a project or goal, it can feel like we’ve initiated a chain reaction where the next step happens without much effort. Just like dominoes toppling one after another, we can literally see our momentum carrying us forward....
by Kendra Kinnison | Dec 4, 2011 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
We’re all looking for the next big thing, the idea or invention that will propel us to success. It’s taken me a decade, but I think I finally get it. Here’s the secret: There is no “one thing.” It doesn’t exist, and it never will....
by Kendra Kinnison | Dec 3, 2011 | Leadership, Parenting
I remembered this parable yesterday and wanted to share it with you. The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it’s the unbounded joy of not having to be at work....
by Kendra Kinnison | Dec 2, 2011 | Entrepreneurship, Peak Performance
Yesterday, I shared a formula for getting a raise – and continuing to get them. (By the way, this works for employees, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.) The very first step is to consistently add value, and that almost certainly requires that you keep learning....
by Kendra Kinnison | Dec 1, 2011 | Entrepreneurship, Peak Performance
I’ve been asked about this topic a few times in recent weeks, so here’s my take on how to ask for a raise (and how to build a cycle for continued increases). The formula is the same whether you’re an employee, freelancer, or business owner with...
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