My granddaughter is 10 years old now and did her first overnight trip with a school group this year. It was her first time being away from mom and dad for 4 whole days and nights. It was a great experience and although she expressed a little trepidation, I knew she’d be just fine. …
Happy New 2018 – I’m excited about 2018. Everybody I know seems to think this year is going to be better than last. I agree. The vibe seems to be on the upswing. But let’s not leave it to chance. Let’s set some definite intentions to keep it move it moving in a…
Think back to when you were “PG” – Pre-Google. Back then, most people lived just fine happily not knowing what they didn’t know. It’s a different world today. Ineptitude With a world of information at your fingertips, whether you’re wondering how to make a flawless soufflé, manage your blood pressure without drugs or create the…
Of late, I’ve been in a state of reflection. In order to do that, I’ve had to slow down a bit. And breathe. And listen. The challenge with reflection is there is always such noise going on in our heads – and in the myriad devices at our fingertips – that often the higher…
Gary Hamel, speaking at a big customer conference where we both were presenting said, “In a time of accelerating change we are getting stupider by the moment.” I’ve never forgotten it because I agree. If you’re not getting better you cease being good. I recently attended the WorkHuman conference in AZ. It was my second year…
I walked into the mailbox store last week to pick up my mail. The counter inside the door, usually filled with business cards and flyers from the mailbox holders and the local merchants was empty. Naked. Unadorned. It struck me immediately as strange and left me feeling sad, disconnected, and odd. For so long those…
Spending time with Little Miss, my 2 ½ year old granddaughter, is always a learning experience. For her and for me. Just recently while I was attempting to help her put on her jacket, she pulled away and shouted, “I do it my own self!” I couldn’t help but laugh (the kid cracks me up)…
What would happen if you stopped TRYING to make money? If, for one whole year you didn’t think about creating profit. If, for that year you took your focus off what was dropping to the bottom line? Do you think your business would fall apart? Do you think your profits would naturally drop? Well, that depends.
One recurring theme is dealing positively with conflict. I thought I’d tackle that topic today since I was recently challenged myself to do just that. Here are 12 ways to deal more skillfully and positively with conflict. Adopt a Win/Win intention. We live in a competitive culture. We want to “win,” but in the competitive…
The sign outside Panera’s door said, “Hiring Energetic and Enthusiastic Associates”. I’d seen the sign before, several times, but smiled anyway. Even the thought of energy and enthusiasm gives me a little boost. While I was ordering my salad, I struck up a conversation with the young (not so energetic) person behind the counter.…
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