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Test-Drive this Decision Model

May 4, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

  I recently struggled to create a visual model conveying the integration of Collin’s Hedgehog Concept with Covey’s Intersection of…

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Posted in: Excellence, Habits, Persistence, Productivity and Momentum

Your Circle

April 27, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Each of us has a circle of concern and a circle of control, as Covey describes in “7 Habits of…

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Posted in: Excellence, Goals, Persistence, Productivity and Momentum

Are You Flying Too Low?

March 20, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

I own and regularly read several books by Seth Godin. I find reminders, wisdom and inspiration in each of his…

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Posted in: Excellence, Leadership, Productivity and Momentum

What Goes on YOUR “Not-To-Do List”?

March 6, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

The most recent blog introduced the need for a not-to-do list, including the importance of saying “no”.  However, it isn’t…

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Posted in: Goals, Persistence, Productivity and Momentum

Who Needs a Not-To-Do-List?

March 2, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

I’m guessing the answer is “What is that?” You only have 24 hours in a day.  Whether you are aware…

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Why Leaders Need Time to Think

February 12, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Image: The Thinker, Rodin, 1880, Creative Commons It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question…

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Posted in: Excellence, Persistence, Productivity and Momentum, Uncategorized

What’s Your Sparketype?

July 22, 2022 Mary Jo Goolsby

Jonathan Field is an entrepreneur, host of the Good Life Project podcast, and creator of the Sparketype approach, which helps…

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Posted in: Leadership, Persistence, Productivity and Momentum, Uncategorized

Start Today

July 20, 2022 Mary Jo Goolsby

So I have apparently had two long lapses in blogging. I keep busy, but if I’m going to have a…

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Posted in: Persistence, Productivity and Momentum

How Gritty Are You?

July 31, 2019 Mary Jo Goolsby

How gritty are you?  There is a great “Grit Scale” that lets you see how you compare to others in…

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Posted in: Persistence, Productivity and Momentum
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