I love cold coffee. Iced coffee is good. But, I am talking about coffee that isn’t cold by design. I am talking about that hard earned cold coffee. Let me elaborate. My coffee gets cold when I am in the zone. When I am achieving my max potential. When it...
decision making and action
Chapman GrubbMay 23, 2020
I have spoken about how much I have learned from leaders from books. Generally, the protagonists in books are in charge of some project. A heist, a military, a community. As an English Lit major - I believe that stories tell truths about the human condition. The craft of epic...
hobbling around
Chapman GrubbMay 22, 2020
It’s weird suffering a fluke injury. Sometimes, they just happen. You sleep a little funky. Currently, I have a seriously achey, pretty tight lower back. Yoga has been the focus. I reconverted to the standing desk. I am remembering to wear better shoes. This painful reminder of good habits should...
briefs
Chapman GrubbMay 21, 2020
The bigger and bigger rerouted co-op gets - the more and more I rely on emails and quick notes. It’s too easy to lose focus without the boundaries set by written speech. Recently, there was a poignant anecdote in one of my leadership books. I believe it was the CEO...
making lists
Chapman GrubbMay 20, 2020
I am making plans and lists moving forward. I work with a brain dump strategy. Get EVERYTHING down on paper. That mean’s everything. It doesn't matter if it’s about the right topics. Sort later - write now. I maintain that this is the best way for me to get organized....