Like a summer morning sunrise the promise of a fresh start, a new calendar presses us to keep moving. The early weeks of our New Year vanish. We write Chapter 2019 of the Story, ready or not. What will it take to write the Story you want to tell? What will it take to achieve your full potential? What will it take for your team or organization to maximize this…
What’s Got You Frustrated?
“By anyone’s standard I was a success,” said Barbara Corcoran.
Perhaps you know Corcoran as one of the “sharks” on Shark Tank. The American reality television series allowing entrepreneurs to sell their business idea and get funding for their startup. The sharks are potential investors.
“But I knew I was going bankrupt,” she continued. “And you know what I did – I went out and took a full-time…
The Most Changeable Cause of High Employee Turnover
“Good morning,” Bill said with as big a smile as he could muster. “Allow me to introduce Tim Smith. Tim is a very successful and talented account manager coming to us from our Florida market. Tim, why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself?”
Immediately Penny was lost in thought, “I wonder how long this guy will last? He looks sharp. Sounds like he knows his…
But is it possible?
Forty-seven minutes of the playoff game was history. Only 49 seconds remained on the clock during Game 5 of round two of the Western Conference NBA Playoffs. The visiting Los Angeles Clippers held a 104 – 97 lead over the OKC Thunder.
Hope of a Thunder win was improbable. How could they pull it off? Was it even possible? Fan frustration with another loss –…
What if you care too much?
Last week, I shared my story of planning and hosting a family reunion. How something so “once-in-a-life-time” became stressful. There’s more to discover.
As a recovering perfectionist, my desire for everything to be “perfect” casually slipped into trying to control.
You and I know…
Stainless Steel Relationships
In 1954 two significant things happened: French engineer Marc Gregoire created the first pan coated with a non-stick resin and I was born. Which is the more significant, I’ll leave up to you.
DuPont™ Teflon® is the miracle product…that protects your things so you have one less worry for the day.
When did you purchase your first Teflon® pan?
Some people like to cook with Teflon®…
How to Grip Freedom in a Negative Encounter
The outer conditions of a person’s life will always be found to reflect their inner beliefs. – James Allen
From Scott’s point of view, it was an unrealistic assignment. The task moved him out of his comfort zone and seemed to have nothing to do with his work at the company. His frustration was…