What’s On Your Christmas List?
I’ve collected all my Christmas lists from those nearest and dearest, organized them by person and category, formulated my strategy, and implemented a plan of attack designed to make their wishes come true. Then, I work the plan. Once it’s accomplished, I turn to myself. What do I want for Christmas? I’m just about […]
The Gift of Authenticity and a Simple Thank You
There’s only 17 shopping days left until Christmas. A little daunting isn’t it? For some reason time seems to get away from us this time of year, and the demands on our time seem to be, and mostly are, greater. But still, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s the season of […]
Your Vision,Teddy Roosevelt, and the Panama Canal
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt Rome wasn’t built in a day. The Panama Canal wasn’t either. It took 33 years, and Teddy Roosevelt to make it happen – and against all odds, I might add. The Panama Canal, like everything else, started with a vision. Something that not only […]
Kindness: It Doesn’t Cost Much to Change a Life
It’s Thanksgiving, and time once again to express our thanks and appreciation to all who’ve contributed to our lives and well-being. But we do that throughout the year, don’t we? We’re compassionate and sympathetic when those around us go through a rough patch. We’re there for them, and try to help. We’re grateful, and freely thank those whose presence and […]
11 Ways Authentic Leaders Build Brands People Remember
“Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?” – Groucho Marks It should come as no surprise that people are attracted to authenticity these days. They want to believe that what they see is what they’re going to get. Of course, with consumer options growing by leaps and bounds […]
It’s Not About You, It’s About Service
In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve officially entered the ‘time of giving.’ But it’s not about you. It’s about the service you provide to others. It’s about community, and the greater good. It’s about giving. It’s about participating in causes and helping in your own humble way to raise awareness, not of you and your […]
5 Reasons Why Setting Boundaries Builds Success
“Good fences make good neighbors.” – Robert Frost Robert Frost wrote ’Mending Wall’ a hundred years ago. It talks about how a man and his neighbor walk their property lines to mend places in their common stone wall that need repair after winter’s damage. One man wonders if mending the wall each year […]
Leaders Step Up to the Plate
Like everything else in life, success is relative. We all define it in our own terms. Basically, it’s the end result of our efforts to reach our goals, but the path leading there will never be straight. Each twist and turn presents obstacles. It’s how we handle the obstacles that determine whether we strike […]
How to Create Your Own Luck in 5 Easy Steps
“Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure.” – Earl Wilson Ever wonder why some people seem luckier than others? I’ve heard that some people are just born lucky. I don’t believe that. Last time I checked, no genetic markers have been found to substantiate it. People thank their […]
Expressing Gratitude
We choose our thoughts. We can think positively or we can think negatively, and as a result we have the power to change our lives by simply changing our belief systems. But to those who say that despite their positive attitudes, they’re situations haven’t changed, I would suggest they lack the not so secret […]