Taken to its basic core, what does it mean to be optimistic? It means to have hope – hope for the present, hope for the future, hope for your life, and hope for other people. That’s because having a positive outlook on life demands that we think the best of our lives, our possibilities, and … Continue reading Optimism
It’s bound to happen to you sooner or later. There you are, going along happily through life, and a setback hits. It might be something as simple as a flat tire, or something as massive as a coronary. Whatever it is, it takes a hold of you, shakes you by the shoulders, and says, in … Continue reading Setbacks
If you have been watching the Republican debates as of late, perhaps you have been as amused as I have. I listen to each candidate speak about themselves and what qualities they possess that makes them believe they are the best leader. I look at each of them and think to myself… could this person … Continue reading Leaders
Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had a life map to follow? Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had a GPS receiver for the soul. It would be nice if we could go to Google Maps, put in “where should I go in life,” and it’d print out a step-by-step set of directions … Continue reading Directions
I’m reading this great book, Execution, (The Discipline of Getting Things Done) When Nike chose “Just Do It” as their advertising slogan, they hit upon a true component of the success formula… the importance of execution. I’m not talking about the type of execution that would raise the ire of death penalty opponents the world … Continue reading Execution
In many companies, it used to be more common than it is today… people who routinely “went the extra mile”… in other words, they put in more than was expected of them, time after time after time. While many people dash out the door when quitting time arrives, the extra-milers work until the job is … Continue reading The Extra Mile
All of us have people in our lives that have made a difference… our parents, our spouses, our kids are just some of them. Friends, co-workers, teachers, mentors, leaders, and others join the list. Some of these people are individuals we met in childhood; others are persons who have made a difference in our adult … Continue reading Influence
Never give up. Never. Never. Never. Never. — Winston Churchill One of my all-time favorite quotes. Every once in a while, most of us think we just ought to give up. At times like this, the words of Sir Winston keep coming to my mind. “Never give up,” he said – and he meant it. … Continue reading Never Give Up
During these past few weeks, I’ve been paying close attention to people’s enthusiasm levels. I have literally seen it all. People almost sleeping at their desk, those who speak in such a depressed, monotone voice that they almost put you to sleep. Others have such unbridled enthusiasm, it makes you wonder what they ate for … Continue reading Enthusiasm
Ordinarily on a typical Friday, I might be jotting down a few words about having faith in yourself. Today, I’m writing on a different point of view – having faith in other people, specifically the people you work with. I’ve had my share of disagreements with clients, agents, employees and employers over the years, and … Continue reading Faith in Others
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