Two of Life’s Most Important Words
Two of the most important words are also among the first ones we typically learn as children: “thank you.”... Read More →
The Godfather
Ro’s godfather Morgan Wootten died on Tuesday at 88 years old. In his honor, we are sharing the Words... Read More →
“If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going”
This is a well-known quote often attributed to Winston Churchill. I have found it’s a good reference when I’m... Read More →
“No One Loves Themselves Too Little”
One of the first things I learned in business was that nearly all of my clients will look at... Read More →
Know What You Know, And What You Don’t
Today’s business culture encourages people to multi-task constantly, learning something about as many different disciplines as possible and sometimes... Read More →
Getting and Staying Relevant
“Relevance” has become something of a buzzword in today’s media-driven society. Producing a viral video or a hilarious tweet... 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 →
A Ship is Only as Good as Its Captain
I had an interesting discussion with an old friend recently about how much the success of a football team... Read More →
Get the Puck, Make a Play
This phrase captures the philosophy of Washington Capitals hockey coach Adam Oates. He encourages his players to get the... Read More →
Hokie High
This past weekend I joined a large group of former lettermen who returned to Virginia Tech for the annual... Read More →