Communication, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
It seems like the latest epidemic fear is that of the Zika Virus. It reminds me a little of the panic over Swine flu a few years ago. I was in Dallas, TX and watched in awe as most public schools closed leaving thousands of kids on an unscheduled two-week vacation. ...
Communication, Get Better, Management Development, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
Often when I meet with managers, they tell me of a few employees whose overall performance is poor but who are the experts in a certain process or aspect of the department. When I ask them why they haven’t disciplined them or fired them, they tell me the person has a...
Always Compete, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Marketing, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
Recently I spoke with two friends who showed me the value of expertise. One friend told me how much he had to pay per hour for some technical expertise on a piece of financial software. He needed specific help and money was no object. Good thing too since it cost a...
Always Compete, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Growth, Motivation, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
This morning I was thinking about the bus ride I took to Navy Bootcamp back in 1983. Seems like a long time ago… I joined the Navy because the poor economy made finding a job as a dental laboratory technician nearly impossible. My trade school instructors (all...
Communication, Growth, Networking, Professional Development
Did you know that NOT smoking can be dangerous to your health? Actually, I’m talking about your ORGANIZATIONAL health. Of course cigarettes can and will still kill you. A while back, I delivered a three-day leadership development workshop in Georgia. One of...
Communication, Growth, Professional Development
We’ve all heard powerful statements, those that are active, assertive, and are easily understood and interpreted. Some, like the “Where’s the beef?” ad from the 1970s are memorable, while others like Patrick Henry’s “Give me...
