The Undivided Life Blog

To be coachable, you should not defend, rationalize, or dismiss the coaching contributions of others.

Coaching is foundational to great culture building, but it requires fertile soil.

Unfortun...

When we hear that a company will start focusing on culture, most of us roll our eyes and think, “Here we go again.” This will be another round of meaningless cheerleading events without any real focus...

I have no desire to be better than you.

I just want to be the best me.

My best changes from day to day, hour to hour.

My best is different when I am healthy, rested, and surrounded by people who gi...

Leaders are Finally LISTENING

The corporate world has started to catch on to the fact that intentional culture building can lead to a thriving organization where a highly engaged team can reduce cost...

Work From Work Flexibility...

For the past two decades and across three  companies, I have proclaimed and promoted Work from Work Flexibility (WFWF). In that timeframe, I have launched and led award-...

Most organizations are full of email waste and confusion causing employees everywhere to proclaim that they get too many emails and that there must be a better way. But what if the answer was simply t...

When you see “accountability” listed among a company’s core values, how do you react?

Excitement?  Doubtful.

Accountability doesn’t tug at the heartstrings very often.

Instead, accountability often...

There is a little-discussed Leadership Hack that is guaranteed to make you look smarter and feel smarter. The implementation roadmap is available in an open-source format, and the tactic is just as ap...

Not following my passion
was one of the best decisions
of my life.

At 24 years old, I started a new career.

- - Deregulated electricity sales - -

At the time, I didn’t like sales.
And to this day, I still h...

Leadership Challenge: A simple word change that builds two-way respect and loyalty.

When introducing a person that works for you,
Especially outside of the office
in Social settings,
Don’t refer to them...

How can no plan and no control make you a better leader?

The soft skills of leadership are hard to develop when you are focused on budgets, 5-year plans, and quarterly execution strategies.

Those el...

We like to work from work.



It used to be all the rage - - Working from work.

Even though it’s not as popular these days, the benefits of working from work haven’t changed.

👉 Shoulder knowledge (that isn’...

Four Ways to Find More Time…

(By Jeff Schiefelbein) 

I have the time for my six young kids, a fantastic marriage, a new business, a consistent speaking schedule, several nonprofit boards, involvemen...

No one ever told me that every sunrise is a rainbow.

I remember flying home from a business trip early in my career and watching the sun slowly set on the horizon.

The red and orange bands became more d...

I need you to complete this ASAP. See below.

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Do you ever get emails like this from your boss?

This email contains at least three obstacles to great communication.

1️⃣ “I need you to” is a poo...

After giving over 50 talks each year for the last 24 years, I’ve been asked how to get rid of the fear and nervousness before a speech.

 It’s simple.

The nerves are never going away.

That’s right.

Business or pleasure?

Every time we field that question, the answer says it all.

Question - Are you traveling for business or pleasure?
Answer - What’s the difference?

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When you do...

What do you have to do today?

You have to take the kids to soccer,
or mow the lawn,
or shovel snow,
or clean out the garage,
or put in extra work before your family wakes up,
or visit a loved one in the hos...