There is a place and a time to be diplomatic, but today ain't it. You need to flex your muscles and take control -- all of this nice stuff is keeping people from arguing, but it's not helping get anything done. You need progress. And to get it, you need to push your agenda. Don't worry -- people around you are going to be more receptive to your suggestions than you think. They're getting frustrated with the lack of headway, too. So spring your ideas on them as soon as you can.

This is your week to be active and in charge! Get things started on Monday with a quick call -- whatever you want to do should set the agenda. Go a little wild in the middle of the week, taking days off of work or finding new and nutty activities to keep people buzzing for weeks. Your energy is just about perfectly aligned with the rest of the world on Thursday and Friday, so you can expect people to respond quite well to your needs, requests and demands. Live large this weekend, even if you're afraid you can't afford it. Things should work out well.