I wrote this book in 2007 when preparing for a relocation. Yesterday I re-read chapter 1. It provoked me, and it should provoke you. Here you go: Passionate Action, Chapter 1 To order the full book, go...
How much is your time worth?
Recently a client was struggling with two related issues: 1. How much to pay his employees and subcontractors, and 2. How to manage his accountant who regularly arrived late for scheduled meetings. I suggested that he should bill the accountant at least $1.00 per...
What Site Managers Want From Safety Leaders, Published in Professional Safety, May 2013
At the request of the editors of Professional Safety magazine, I interviewed several site managers to gain their wisdom Regardless of your industry, or job title, you can apply these 5 Tips to your business. May2013p1 WhatSite ManagersWant (page 1 of 2) May2013p2...
How to Coach Safety Coaches, published in Professional Safety, February 2013
You do not need to be a safety professional to appreciate the value of coaching, managing, or leading. I urge you to apply this article to your clients, or your company: Coach safety coaches Feb 2013 p.1.rtfd Coach safety coaches Feb 2013 p.2.rtfd So, how are you...
Book Review on “The Dan Sullivan Question” (2009)
I'll give the book 5 stars for the model, and 3 stars on the writing quality. This review will focus on the model behind "The Question." The subtitle explains its lofty vision: "Ask it and transform anyone's future" This book was referred to me by several clients....
Partnering with Executive Development Consulting to provide Predictive Talent Assessments
Throughout my career I have always done one thing: leadership development. And my career has catapulted at many times... Specifically, whenever I partner with smart people doing great work. In 2012 I partnered with Adam Ortiz, PsyD, Chris Leupold, PhD, and the team...
Vote for success secrets here…
Imagine a mega-lottery where they winner gains a lifetime of wealth... All you have to do is rank the following in the correct order. Question: what are the most important secrets to success in life and work? ____ talent ____ luck ____ambition Yes, there is a...
Doug Gray, the Passionate Action guy
Fact: We all aspire to be a superhero Fact: I have written a book with a purple cover called "Passionate Actiuon: 5 Steps to Creating Success in Life and Work" (2007) Fact: There is no sex in the book. Sorry. So what does it mean to be the Passionate Action guy?...
Are you a GOMO?
GOMO stands for Going Through the Motions. Some 70% of workers are dissatisfied with their jobs. Some 50% of marriages end in divorce. Some 20% of people make a living doing what they love... Huh? Yes, it is possible. Here are two stories. 1. One of my clients,...
What’s Next?
Option 1. Americans are known throughout the world as a country of optimists. We were founded as the "New World", we foster Nobel Prizes and Patents and innovations that imply global leadership for centuries to come. The defining question is "What's next?" Consider...
My business failures include…
... the following list. I urge you to develop a similar list for yourself. Since 1997 I have been trying, and regularly failing on occasion. 1. Just in Time Coaching, JIT Coach, JIT Peer. For individuals and organizations to quantify the ROI of coaching, and...
High pay vs. Low pay marketing
Since 1997, I have been delivering value to clients. That fact means that I market and sell my services every day. In everything I do and say... Years ago I coached a new franchisee in the Sandler Sales Program, called President's Club. Pat needed to distinguish...