In the popular musical Fiddler on the Roof, the main character Tevye sings about all the things he’d have and all the things he’d do if he were a “rich man”. On Monday, I attended the funeral Mass of a longtime client’s dad/grandpa to remember and celebrate his 84 years of life. I’m not sure […]
ContinueIs That What You Value?
When you think of all the things you’re currently involved with, why did you commit to doing them? What prompted you to say “yes” in the first place, and why do you keep doing them? You probably do many of them because you “have to”… that’s just part of being a responsible adult. All of […]
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When you think of the type of people you want to work with, what are you looking for? Talent and Experience, or Character and Attitude? Ideally, those four qualities won’t be mutually exclusive and you’ll surround yourself with people who possess all of them. But what if you can’t find someone who’s solid in all […]
ContinueAin’t Nobody Got Time For That!
It’s been four years since “Sweet Brown” became a viral YouTube sensation following her brief interview on a local news broadcast. As she recounted her experience during an apartment fire nearby, she popularized the phrase “Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That” across the World Wide Web. Today, just like every day, we all get the […]
ContinueYou’re So Predictable… Is That a Problem?
Have you ever noticed that many people don’t like being called “predictable”? Apparently, that’s just another way of saying “boring”. And maybe they’re right. Maybe always going to your favorite restaurant and ordering the same dish each time is boring. And maybe it’s boring to wear your favorite pair of jeans everyday. But in many […]
ContinueMade for Mediocrity?
As a leader, you’ll often discover two paths that lead to two different, yet similar destinations. Although these two paths will take you in opposite directions, they both can lead you to a feeling of satisfaction. One path is where you choose to raise your expectations. The destination for this option is called “Goals”. A […]
ContinueLeap Year – Today’s a Freebie
February 29th. It only comes around once every four years. Compared to the last three years and the next three years, 2016 includes a “free prize inside”. Today is a bonus day. Although much of the world seems to be peddling a different narrative, our society celebrates life. We love life, and we live in […]
ContinueHow’s That Working For You?
Phil McGraw, better known as Dr. Phil, has been a day-time talk show host for nearly twenty years. His straight-shooting, common sense approach to trying to help people resolve their relationship problems has made Dr. Phil a household name. It’s been years since I last watched his show, but one of his ‘signature’ questions has […]
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K.I.S.S. Keep it simple, stupid. That’s pretty good advice. I’m not sure if the insult at the end is necessary, but it does capture people’s attention, right? For some reason, simplicity is tough. Most people are better at making simple things complex than making complex things simple. The truth is that it’s a lot harder […]
ContinueWhat Guides You As A Leader?
Regardless of your profession or industry, the moment you’re required to make decisions that influence and impact the work, the livelihood, and the lives of others, most people will have an opinion about how you’re doing it. No, that’s not some sort of deep revelation. The reality of being a leader is that you open […]
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