Did you know 508 million people speak English? While English ranks second to Mandarin (1 billion+) it is the official language of more countries than any other language.
However, the American traveler’s opening question remains, “Do you speak English?”
Language is important
Everyday we use language to express how we feel, what we desire, or we seek understanding. We set expectations, solve problems, and…
It’s a serious conversation. The weight of the words uttered behind the merry-go-round demand strong proof regarding the speaker’s sincerity, integrity, and commitment. Standing tall, the fourth grader summons her courage, “Cross my heart and hope to die.”
The promise
Promises matter.
A promise deals in potential, possibilities, and something significant: what you hope for in the future. Starting this New Year, you believe advancement is…
“Your height is a blessing,” his grandmother assured him. Teased by his classmates as the tallest kid in class, Kevin wasn’t so sure.
His mother, Wanda, encouraged his participation in sports. Raising her family in Suitland, Maryland – a tough neighborhood outside Washington, D.C. – she hoped team sports would help keep him and his brother Anthony, out of trouble. She created the opportunity for…
Imagine an old table. The current finish covers three other layers of paint hiding the beautiful red oak grain. Your goal: to restore the natural wood with a hand rubbed finish.
The paint surrenders to the abrasive aluminum oxide 60-grit sandpaper. With time, the wood grain is revealed confirming the value of your second-hand store snag.
The oak wood has smaller imperfections requiring additional preparation….
“Well, I was more aware of my behavior,” Terry reported.
“Asking questions is hard. I’m used to telling. Asking questions takes a lot of thought,” he continued.
“Remember to start with who, what, when, where, or (if you’re careful with your tone of voice) why, and how?” I encouraged.
“I had a lot of meetings last week; did pretty good, but blew it in a meeting with…
Like boulders on a train track, there is no shortage of obstacles — problems, difficulties, hindrances, complications, hurdles or stumbling blocks can limit your success. Expect anything less and you live with an unrealistic expectation.
In railroading, there is a device at the front of a locomotive used to deflect obstacles from hitting the engine. Preventing potential derailment, the pilot pushes obstacles upward and sideways to…
Before opening his menu to order breakfast, Scott reeled off updates on his life. His concern? “It’s turning into a season.” (An extended life experience instead of a speed bump.)
Last week a key player on his team suffered a stroke….
