"Move the needle" means making a noticeable, measurable change, typically a positive one. This idiom became popular in business, where the fundamental question is how to make an impact on the company. Because success in business demands significant, noticeable achievements.
Read MoreI like to be deliberate, to take actions with intent, and to say words that matter. The concept of being deliberate, in contrast to a life lived without intention, is an exploration of how we choose to navigate our existence. The opposite of a deliberate life might be one where we simply follow the paths laid out by others or by circumstance, without active decision-making.
Read MoreTo be deliberate means to think or talk something through carefully — it also means weighted and measured, the pace and art of careful decision-making. If you choose deliberately, you make a very conscious, intentional, well-thought-through choice.
Read MoreIn a recent dialogue with a European business looking to enter the US market, we reviewed the different options available. Some of the low-cost options seemed more like dipping a toe or baby steps and anything but a deliberate and purposeful market entry.
Read MoreBeing deliberate has its place in all parts of our life: work, love, parenthood, leadership, creativity, … Being deliberate is a skill. And mastering that skill will create the space for a higher level of performance when life presents its’ challenges.
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