Ever stand on the scale and hate the number you are staring at? Ever balance your check book and be utterly disappointed in what’s there… or not there? Ever failed in a relationship? Well, the hard truth is you are exactly where you are because of the decisions you have made in your life. Likewise, … Continue reading Belief
How many of us lose our patience because we haven’t got time to listen to what others have to say in our busy; hurried lives? I feel we have less time now than when I was growing up. We tend to focus on the wrong things. The world is moving quickly and in order to … Continue reading Patience
Think about your own personal experiences with individuals you have considered being great leaders. These relationships you enjoy with them have much to teach you about the difference that people can make in your life and in the lives of others. Take a moment to think of a time when you willingly followed the direction … Continue reading Credibility
Someone knows more than you do. That may be hard for you to believe but it’s true. And… some of those who know more than you will share that information with you. Find them and ask for their help. Do you know what will happen as a result of asking? They will help you. No … Continue reading Asking for help
Every year at this time, I break out a checklist of the 20 things that I would like to complete by the year’s end. I find it rewarding to use and it is a good day-to-day reminder of what little things to be focusing on that can ultimately add up to significant, positive results. I … Continue reading 20 Things You Should Focus On…
This week, I re-visited a quick read, favorite book. Ken Blanchard’s “The One Minute Apology.” It’s a great, simple book about the powerful ways to make things better. As a kid, I’m not certain I ever grasped the power of an apology. It always just seemed the automatic reaction when I made a mistake. My … Continue reading The Power of the Apology
For those of you who know me well, you know that I start each day sitting at my desk facing my monitor, and before I do anything I go through an affirmation of some sort to start my day. There is literally a deck of cards on my desk, each one of which represents a … Continue reading TGIF
I remember when I was in my early 20’s. I remember sitting around listening to my friends who had children. They would speak a whole different language. They would ramble on and on about their children as if they were the greatest things on earth. They would show photos of them as if I had … Continue reading The Last Time
Over the many years of my career, one thing that continues to resonate within my business and for that matter, all businesses, is how we strive to differentiate ourselves in order to achieve long-term success. Individuals and companies are always looking for ways to set themselves apart from their competitors. Industries evolve, markets change and … Continue reading The True Differentiator
It’s really not a complicated question, but yet so few people are able to answer it in a clear and concise fashion. Instead, most will answer with the easy or obvious… the “sunset” or my “kids.” It’s no secret that for me personally, my kids do inspire me. After all, for most of us who … Continue reading What inspires you?
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