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 →
“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 →
Looking to Change Your Corporate Culture? Start at the Bottom
In our quick-fix, what-have-you-done-for-me-lately society we have a nasty tendency to choose short-term solutions to problems that may improve... Read More →
“Tears of a Clown” Is a Great Song, But No Way to Live
One of the verses to Smokey Robinson’s legendary Motown hit “Tears of a Clown” goes like this: “Oh yeah,... Read More →
Pick Up the Phone and Call
With today’s technology and the many ways we can transmit information to other people quickly and efficiently it comes... Read More →
Simply Wonderful
This week’s Words of Encouragement essay is about my Aunt Sally and what special family gatherings like Thanksgiving meant... Read More →
It’s Not All About You
I’ve been very fortunate in my professional and personal life to have a number of excellent mentors. Many have... Read More →