Entries in Beliefs (10)
Throw Out the Old Beliefs in Your Closet.
Limiting beliefs are like old clothes.
Racks of slacks filled my closet, yet I never seemed to have any to wear. Last week, I tried on every pair of pants. Only three fit. Two could be saved with alterations. About four were snug, but fine if I lose an inch in the waist. Eight pairs destined for Good Will.
I let go eight pairs of pants, and more symbolically, I let go of the idea that my waste would ever be 31 or 32 inches again.
Before adding a new behavior or belief, we have to make room. Suppose you want
Michael Cushman
in Beliefs, Limiting Beliefs
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Water What You Want to Grow
That’s not a common expression, but it should be. Such a simple and potent command, it’s key to change leadership. Not only does it change others, but also changes anyone who lives it. That’s the paradox. At first, it sounds only like advice on how to treat others: acknowledge and reward behavior that you want to occur more frequently in the future. Of course, it means just that. However, relationships are systems; in the attempt to change others, you make yourself a better person too.
Michael Cushman
in Beliefs, Learning, Principles, Leadership
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What does Overcoming Alcoholism have to do with Business Success?
A lot.
Alcoholism is tough to overcome. For some it feels hopeless. In business it is also difficult to change habits. Exploring what works for alcoholics can provide insight into what works for business.
Placebo Power
Most people know about the placebo effect, but often we don’t understand it’s pervasiveness in our lives, nor do we consider how it plays a role in business success or failure.
Sometimes, I ask an audience “What’s the most powerful medicine ever documented?” After I respond, “No” to important discoveries from the last century of medicine, someone catches on and says
Eight Hidden Beliefs that Determine Project Success
The IT Summit is here in Denver, attracting over 700 participants. Attendees know the challenges of running successful IT projects. Many have PMI certification. Others know PMO (Project Management Office) best practices. Many more have emotional scares from “death marches” and “projects from hell”. However, almost none know the eight hidden beliefs that determine project success.
Michael Cushman
in Beliefs, Projects, Leadership
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