There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it. – Napoleon Hill
According to the calendar, Monday was Memorial Day here in America.
Based on the Story, what might you…
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. ― Dr. Seuss
Mike was an emerging leader. His personal development needs included his ability to communicate—especially with the owner of the company.
As Mike shared his story, I could see how his fear of confrontation made it difficult to effectively communicate with his boss.
Our conversation went something like this…
“Mike, how do you like being told what to…
Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. – Voltaire
Heather is a valuable employee of an international beauty products company; the written mission:
Empowered by its unique Mission, [said company] believes that authentic beauty is one that works in harmony with the greater web of life. It does not qualify as beauty if it hurts any of the…
At moments of departure and a change of life, people capable of reflecting on their actions usually get into a serious state of mind. At these moments they usually take stock of the past and make plans for the future. ― Leo Tolstoy
Time is how we have learned to measure the passing of life.
Whether calculated in minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or…
Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss. ― F. Scott Fitzgerald
It was a week of early appointments and travel.
Sunday we drove to Oklahoma City for our grandchildren’s Christmas Program and to celebrate Levi’s sixth birthday.
Tuesday I caught an early flight to Denver in route to Montana to work on-site with one of my clients. What a privilege; the response and progress…
Almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. – Steve…
Grief is perhaps an unknown territory for you. You might feel both helpless and hopeless without a sense of a “map” for the journey. Confusion is the hallmark of a transition. To rebuild both your inner and outer world is a major project. – Anne Grant*
My most recent “major project”, to use Anne Grant’s phrase, began on a Friday afternoon August 31, 2007. It was Labor Day weekend so…
