Publishing Concepts, PCI

10/20/2026

Reflection: How might your relationships change if you focused more on what you have in common with others rather than what makes you different?

Action: Think of someone you find difficult to respect. Identify one goal, value, or concern you share with that person, and consider how recognizing it might change your next conversation.

1: “How can I respect someone who behaves in ways I deplore?” Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, and their co-authors ask in their classic book Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking Whe…

10/20/2026

Leadership is not about having every answer. It is about making it easier for people to do their best work.

That may mean removing needless steps, setting a clear goal, or taking time to listen when someone is stuck. It may also mean giving your team the trust and room to solve problems.

This work is not always flashy. But when leaders remove barriers instead of adding them, people can focus on what matters. They learn, take ownership, and create better results together.

The next time a project slows down, pause before asking your team to push harder. Ask what is getting in their way, and what you can do to help.

What obstacle could you clear today so your team can do its best work?

10/17/2026

Pitching a TV show in 90 seconds

When it comes to pitching a TV show, Canadian director Brant Pivindic proved that less can be more. He distilled his entire concept into just 90 seconds, using only six post-it notes. At ABC, he introduced a fresh and innovative idea with remarkable efficiency. Pivindic’s pitch highlights how a powerful concept can shine through with simplicity and clarity.

10/17/2026

10/12/2026

The #1 reason leaders fail to execute isn't a lack of motivation..it’s a lack of clarity. 🛑

10/12/2026

Ever feel highly motivated to work, but you just can't seem to make any progress? ⏱️

According to author Tynan in his book Superhuman by Habit, a leading cause of procrastination isn’t laziness...it's simply not knowing what to do next. When you lack a clear path, your brain defaults to stalling.

There is a simple 30-minute habit designed to get you out of the weeds and shatter that paralysis:

The 20-Minute Map: Set a timer and spend 20 minutes sketching out messy, big-picture paths to your goal—completely removing your own limitations from the equation.

The 10-Minute Curate: Spend the final 10 minutes narrowing down the noise to pick the single most practical, exciting next action.

Stop waiting for a magical wave of motivation. The next time you find yourself stuck, give yourself permission to spend 30 minutes just building a map. 🗺️

👉 Read the full breakdown and start beating the "tomorrow trap" today:

Discover how to beat procrastination with effective planning strategies. Learn to map your goals and take actionable steps toward success.

10/09/2026

“Purpose does not make the work bigger.
It makes the work matter.”
— Farshad Asl

10/09/2026

How flexibility can lead to meaningful change:
Alison Morrison discusses how flexibility in charitable giving can lead to meaningful change. She hints at the value of adaptability and the role of open dialogue between donors and institutions, suggesting that new approaches to gifts could have a significant impact.

10/06/2026

The power of storytelling in action!
🎓 Marie's journey from Tyler School of Art graduate to Oral History Project participant shows how our experiences become part of something bigger.
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10/06/2026

Real success isn’t just about what you gain. It’s about who becomes better because you succeeded.