For the first time this year, the comparison is not to the previous year but to 2019. PNC's decision was based on the pandemic’s outsized effect on the economy and a desire to normalize “by excluding a-once-in-a-century pandemic that had an outsized impact on last year’s data.” Not that there’s…
With the Christmas holiday just a few days away, it’s easy to get all wrapped up in shopping, Christmas gifts and increasing our bounty of material things. While this year is a downer in so many ways … the won't-say-die pandemic, natural disasters, protests, a divided political environment … maybe…
Welcome to Sword Tips, the Exkalibur newsletter, which scans the landscape to bring you timely and meaningful resources about life, liberty and the pursuit of what's interesting and relevant to our lives. We'll continue to update the format and presentation of the Newsletter, adding additional content in the areas of Leadership, Productivity and Accountability.…
The holidays are here and we’re still trying to figure out how we’re going to get it all done with the pandemic penetrating every aspect of our lives. So, instead of asking you to work at something – anything – I’ve decided to give you a gift of holiday music…
Over the years, we’ve taken several approaches to the curse of perfection. Today’s quote reminds us that getting started, against all odds, can’t wait until there are no objections.
There have been too many bad days for so many … probably a bad week … even a few bad weeks in a row! How do you handle it if you have to slog your way through a seemingly unending storm? How Do You Achieve Victory Against Insurmountable Odds? Winston…
There’s no better time to pause and reflect upon the many blessings in our lives. Believe it or not, the world will survive a few days without our business devotion, so go ahead and invest your day with friends and family. We have a lot to be thankful for … As…
Update! We're excited to announce the release of our Hiring the Ideal Candidate program. I am particularly excited about this program because over a long career, I have witnessed too many of the bad habits and lazy practices that lead to failed hires. The statistics are irrefutable. Even with a…
It’s kind of a tricky balance, isn’t it, to be respectful and polite to our colleagues … and at the same time, wrestle vigorously with their ideas. This quote, however, doesn’t give you permission to be inconsiderate or rude. Its essence is that walking on eggshells to avoid conflict, is…