The Godfather
Ro’s godfather Morgan Wootten died on Tuesday at 88 years old. In his honor, we are sharing the Words... 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 →
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 →
Know You Belong
In an article in the Washington Post this summer, Cal Ripken, Jr. was asked what advice his dad gave... Read More →
Weekend Words – “Harvard? You’ve Got to be Kidding Me!”
I read an excellent article in the Washington Post a while ago. Sports writer John Feinstein wrote about a... Read More →
Brother Coaches Use Different Tactics To Inspire Their Teams
After two excellent games this weekend, we now know which teams are going to the 2012 Super Bowl. Sadly... Read More →
Weekend Words – The Godfather
My godfather is Morgan Wootten, the legendary Dematha High School basketball coach. He started his career as the basketball... Read More →
Start Your Week Right
Good morning, readers. Ro’s Words of Encouragement originated as a weekly e-mail with encouraging thoughts that I sent out... Read More →
Inspiration in Real Life
Sometimes people scoff at inspirational quotes and stories. “Those are just words,” they say. They can’t help anyone. They... Read More →
Gary Williams Retires
As a Maryland native, and with a daughter who is a recent University of Maryland alum, the news of... Read More →