One of Our Own
I recently returned to my alma mater, Virginia Tech, for the football program’s annual spring game. It’s always a... Read More →
What is Grit, and Do You Have Enough of It?
Grit, as defined by neurobiologist Angela Lee Duckworth, is “the effort towards very long-term goals.” A recent Washington Post... Read More →
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going
I have been fortunate enough to work with many people who have achieved the pinnacle of success in their... Read More →
Happy Easter!
Ro’s Words of Encouragement is taking a break for the Easter holiday. We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter... Read More →
How Do You Spell “Respect?”
I have a theory that great leaders share the ability to praise and show respect to their people without... Read More →
What’s Your Commitment Level?
A client of mine recently started going back to the gym and signed up to work with a personal... Read More →
“Green Grass and High Tides Forever”
This is the hook from the Outlaws’ megahit which the seniors at Virginia Tech used to sing loudly as... Read More →
“Always Be Closing”
This is the often-quoted line from Alec Baldwin in the movie Glengarry Glen Ross, which Baldwin’s sales manager character... Read More →
Blue Skies
Lately I’ve noticed how much the weather seems to affect my mindset. It’s been a long, rough winter here... Read More →
Don’t Judge Them until You’ve Walked in Their Shoes
My wife and I are both at the age where we are dealing with the reality of aging parents.... Read More →