Train and Practice Let’s begin by embracing the three most important words of today – and almost every day – especially when it comes to profession, work and being at the top of your game. They are “Train! Train! Train!” They are followed closely by: “Never stop training!” When we say train, it is synonymous […]
Water and Sunshine Our lives are busy and chaotic. Between home, jobs, family, activities – it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. We need to remember that people are not rocks, dirt or weeds. They are living, breathing beings with feelings and needs. Using our nature metaphor, they are plants and flowers. And they […]
Be Eclectic and Not Only Specific! In the science fiction world, Robert Heinlein is considered by many to be the Father of Sci-Fi Writing. With good reason: he wrote a lot of science fiction and all his novels and stories have a lot of variety to offer in terms of theme, plot and character. And […]
What is True Leadership? Lead by inspiration and example or lead through fear and intimidation. Lead from the front and guide and inspire people toward goal and accomplishment. Or lead from the back and kick, shove and push them forward. As a CEO, manager, supervisor or company boss, which of these methods is the one […]
Let People Know What the Heck is Going On! I can’t quite put my finger on it or pinpoint who exactly is involved. But some individual (or nefarious group of individuals!) is spreading wild chatter and idle gossip around here. Because the following crazy comments, fantastic fabrications and ridiculous rumors have been mumbled, rumbled and/or […]
The Way to Successfully Speak, Share and Sell! There’s a lot of vital information and wisdom to be found in online infographics and random memes. Which probably explains why I belong to a gazillion groups and pages on Facebook and never stop networking with professional people from everywhere. They have wisdom to share and great […]
Do Some Building… Do Some Team Building! It’s no secret. I believe in teamwork and in using teamwork whenever possible to accomplish projects, achieve goals and create profit, success and growth for a business. However, for a team to succeed it is essential not only to have a team that is well-trained, hardworking and efficient. […]
Get Woke! I’m still trying to learn the jargon! Get woke! Basically, the question is: Are you aware of the social matters that can affect your life? Are you involved and trying to be part of the solution or are you just part of the problem? In other words, do your actions day to day make you better, […]
The One True Path “Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Sir Winston Churchill There is a road sign up ahead. It’s a little blurry sometimes when you envision it and see it in your mind’s eye. Sometimes it begins with the letter S, sometimes […]
The Need for Recognition and Praise It is a known fact that no one wants to be left out and ignored. And no one likes being unappreciated and taken for granted. Political correctness may claim it’s wrong to seek applause and bask in glory. But if everyone around you is being recognized, praised and recompensed for their hard […]