Weekend Words – The 80-20 Rule
It’s been said that in (good) relationships we typically like 80% of the things about a person, and dislike... Read More →
Weekend Words: It Don’t Cost Nuthin’ To Be Nice
The story for this week’s Words was sent to me by Ron Mentzer, the CFO at NEA’s Member Benefits... Read More →
Weekend Words – The Butler Way
Last year during March Madness I wrote a Words of Encouragement e-mail about the Butler Bulldogs’ improbable run to... Read More →
Weekend Words – “If ‘Ifs’ and ‘Buts’ Were Candy and Nuts, We’d All Have A Merry Christmas”
The above quote was one of my dad’s favorites. He pulled it out whenever his kids tried to make... Read More →
Weekend Words – The Pre-Game Speech
In honor of March Madness, I would like to share excerpts from one of the best pre-game speeches I’ve... Read More →
Weekend Words – "The Future Is Now"
Former Redskins coach George Allen was once asked why he was signing so many veteran players in free agency,... Read More →
Weekend Words – It’s About Forgiveness
As I’ve grown older I have learned that the least beneficial of human behaviors is our tendency to harbor... Read More →
Weekend Words: "Harvard? You’ve Got to Be Kidding Me!"
I read an excellent article in the Washington Post about a month ago. Sports writer John Feinstein wrote about... Read More →
Weekend Words – This Teacher Deserved the Biggest Shiny Red Apple
My high school football coach was quite a terror on the field. He was very demanding and would... Read More →
Weekend Words: Deja vu All Over Again
I recently attended McShea’s top producers dinner at a fine restaurant in Frederick, The Tasting Room. It... Read More →