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…
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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…
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…
Tomorrow, we celebrate Veteran’s Day. This honor extends to anyone who has ever stood somberly, raised his or her right hand, and enlisted in any branch of the U.S. military (while swearing to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic”). Veteran’s Day…
I know you’ve heard this from me often, but I don’t think any of us can say it too often … since it’s at the heart of our success in any organization. Most of us have attempted something on our own that fell short … maybe you didn’t think you…