Five Simple Things
A few words of wisdom from an old guy A few weeks ago, I was asked by a friend to share some “life wisdom.” As I reflected on how I would respond, I thought about some interesting stats I recently read in an “Inc. Magazine” article by contributor Matthew Jones. Over...
A Future Orientation
“The world makes way for a man who knows where he’s going.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson I’ve repeatedly seen it — successful people have a future orientation. They may not know exactly how they’re going to get there, but they have a crystal-clear vision of their...
The Big Picture
“Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.” ~ Napoleon Hill Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford knows how to achieve mission goals. From the Persian Gulf War to the war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, Dunford has led thousands of...
What are you afraid of?
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” — JackCanfield Spiders, clowns, flying, public speaking, and enclosed spaces are all fears people will readily admit to. One thing you will never hear someone say is they are afraid to succeed. In my coaching...
The Leader in the Corner Office
“He who stands aloof runs the risk of believing himself better than others and misusing his critique of society as an ideology for his private interests.” ~ Theodor Adorno There’s a reason why the CBS reality series Undercover Boss has been on the air...
Different Perspectives, Better Solutions
“You have to get along with people, but you also have to recognize that the strength of a team is different people with different perspectives and different personalities.” ~ Steve Case Walt Disney left an indelible mark on both American culture and the...
