Category Archives: Leadership

Success Quote: Patrick Lencioni on Disciplines

Posted on February 12, 2021 by David Motto

Success is not so much a function of intelligence or natural ability, but rather of commitment to the right disciplines.Patrick Lencioni Even if you’re smart and gifted with natural abilities, you still need to focus on the right areas if … Continue reading →

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Success Quote: Jean Sibelius on handling critics

Posted on February 5, 2021 by David Motto

Pay no attention to what critics say. A statue has never been erected in honor of a critic.Jean Sibelius, composer

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How to Distinguish Yourself

Posted on February 3, 2021 by David Motto

Do you have ways to stand out from the crowd? Many of my clients are working feverishly to get their ideas heard. They’re also speaking up in meetings, communicating more effectively with their teams, and focusing on their next promotion. … Continue reading →

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Success Quote: Jonathan Swift on Vision

Posted on January 29, 2021 by David Motto

Vision is the art of seeing something invisible.Jonathan Swift, writer

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Blueprint for Success

Posted on January 18, 2021 by David Motto

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the U.S., celebrating the life of our country’s most famous Civil Rights leader. Every year on this holiday I spend some time reading King’s writings, and this year I’ve watched videos of … Continue reading →

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Finding the Right Mentor

Posted on January 13, 2021 by David Motto

A few thoughts on finding the right mentor for you: Find the highest level mentor you can find. For instance, if you’re currently a director who wants to make VP, find an SVP, EVP, or C-level executive. They will have … Continue reading →

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Triangle of Influence: Therapist, Mentor, and Coach

Posted on January 6, 2021 by David Motto

Just imagine if everyone – really, everyone, worldwide – felt confident and had guidance on achieving their dreams and most ambitious goals. I think this would make the world a better, safer, and more interesting place. If you want to … Continue reading →

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Success Quote: Jill Ellis on Pressure

Posted on July 1, 2019 by David Motto

Some teams will visit pressure. But we live there.Jill Ellis, Head Coach,U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Where do you live? Does pressure make you buckle under, or does it make you rise to the challenge and feel invincible? Channeling nervousness, … Continue reading →

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When Your Strengths No Longer Make You Strong

Posted on June 1, 2019 by David Motto

We all like to do what we’re good at. You have a set of strengths that you use over and over because these strengths have helped you achieve your goals in the past. It makes sense that you’ll continue to … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s Law, Leadership, and Wasting Money

Posted on April 22, 2019 by David Motto

We’ve all encountered Parkinson’s Law: “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” I’ve been guilty of this behavior, and perhaps you have too. There have been times when I’ve given myself 2 hours to finish … Continue reading →

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