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N2Growth Blog : Leadership Interview - Michael Hyatt

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:44:18 +0000

Yes, indeed, thank you for your kind words!

N2Growth Blog : Leadership Interview - Michael Hyatt

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:43:48 +0000

Mike is right, of course, there are more than five. I have tried to group them within these larger buckets. I blogged about them under The Five Marks of Authentic Leadership. It is also a speech I give. Thanks for your comment.

N2Growth Blog : Leadership Interview - Michael Hyatt

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:41:57 +0000

Thanks, for your kind words. Barry.

N2Growth Blog : Leadership Interview - Michael Hyatt

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:41:27 +0000

Open of the things I have found is to keep meetings small and focus on “shipping” (a Seth Godin concept). In other words, focus on faster iteration and improvement, rather than spending months in planning. By then, the world has changed!

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:31:44 +0000

I want to check out this book. Thanks for recommending.

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:27:00 +0000

Ha! Thanks for your comments, Daniel. You guys are the best executive coaches on the planet, so I really appreciate your affirmation and insight.

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:25:27 +0000

Believe it or not, writing, more than anything else, gives me perspective. Also, doing one thing for too long, is not healthy nor productive. For example, I am writing this comment while eating lunch. It’s a welcome break. Also, I write best when the experience is the freshest.

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:24:20 +0000

Absolutely. As my wife says, “This, too, will pass.” Usually, if we just keep plodding along, everything works out. It’s when we freak out and run off the field, so to speak, that we “borrow trouble.”

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:59:23 +0000

Good. I hope it went well. ;-)

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:59:04 +0000

Yes, that’s a good point. However, there are times when other people have excess capacity when we don’t. That’s the great thing about a team. However, having said that, I would never want to make my problem someone else’s problem or put them in a difficult position.

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:57:26 +0000

It was difficult, but I think it is even more difficult for today’s parents, because expectations have risen. I would be brutal about saying “no.” Try to bunch activities if you can. And, also, keep reminding yourself it’s “just a season.”

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:50:00 +0000

The concept of “triage” is helpful to me. What can I cut out without really affecting anyone or anything?

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:48:42 +0000

I have to have seven hours a night. It is my biggest priority. If I don’t do that, I am no good to anyone else.

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:42:51 +0000

This is excellent. I wish I’d seen this before I posted; I would have included some of it. Thanks for pointing me to it.

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:39:43 +0000

I agree. Of all the things I said, that is the most important. A little sleep can REALLY change your perspective!

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:38:53 +0000

I love those two questions. Excellent.

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:37:51 +0000

Agreed. In fact, I have said “no” to two things today, just because I want to get out of this hole I have dug!

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:37:11 +0000

Ha! Sorry to beat you to the punch.

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:36:51 +0000

Good for you for taking responsibility. It sounds like we are approaching it the same way. I think the mental challenge is the toughest part.

Michael Hyatt Blog : What to Do When You Find Yourself Over-Committed?

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:04:01 +0000

I agree on the relationships-issue. Even as an introvert, time with my family and closest friends is a major way to renew myself and recharge.