Ro's Words of Encouragement

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I recently returned to my alma mater, Virginia Tech, for the football program’s annual spring game. It’s always a... Read More →

Grit, as defined by neurobiologist Angela Lee Duckworth, is “the effort towards very long-term goals.” A recent Washington Post... Read More →

I have been fortunate enough to work with many people who have achieved the pinnacle of success in their... Read More →

Ro’s Words of Encouragement is taking a break for the Easter holiday. We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter... Read More →

I have a theory that great leaders share the ability to praise and show respect to their people without... Read More →

A client of mine recently started going back to the gym and signed up to work with a personal... Read More →

This is the hook from the Outlaws’ megahit which the seniors at Virginia Tech used to sing loudly as... Read More →

This is the often-quoted line from Alec Baldwin in the movie Glengarry Glen Ross, which Baldwin’s sales manager character... Read More →

Lately I’ve noticed how much the weather seems to affect my mindset. It’s been a long, rough winter here... Read More →

My wife and I are both at the age where we are dealing with the reality of aging parents.... Read More →