Every Moon Shot Matters
This week the world will be remembering the passing of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The 35th President of the United States of America. The only US President to have earned both a Purple Heart and a Pulitzer Prize.
JFK was known for many things – before, during and especially after his Presidency. A few of them …
Dolphins or Sharks – The Need for Both in Business
Most people think of sharks as solitary, lone wolf hunters. And they are.
Most people think of dolphins as always smiling, social creatures. And they are.
Both are extremely efficient at what they do … and that is … SURVIVE.
One does it by using a winner takes all strategy. The other by a more …
Dealing with the Unexpected
What do you do when circumstances beyond your control happen?
Yesterday in my home town we had a big wind storm that knocked out the power for a lot of homes and businesses. This was a relatively short-lived event. Power was out for less than 24 hours for most. However, for some this event was …
To Effect Change… You Need to be Heard
How many times have you said to yourself … They just aren’t getting what I’m trying to say? Or otherwise felt you weren’t being heard?
Perhaps they weren’t and you weren’t!
There are numerous factors that could be affecting whether or not you are being heard. Some are within your control and others are completely …
Communicate in the Way That Works For You
What are the best stories you have ever heard? How long did you remember them? Do you still remember them? What made them memorable?
My guess is … they were personal stories and/or they were personalized and enhanced by the story teller.
The storyteller likely included passion, drama, humor and perhaps a bit of self-deprecation. …
Let’s Get Physical
Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing colors, the days are getting shorter, and people are settling in for the Winter. (At least in the Northern Hemisphere).
While we are settling in at work for the last quarter of the calendar year we have Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all sneaking up on us. …
Recognize Greatness
Has anyone ever taken the time to recognize something you have done? What did that feel like? Would you want that feeling to happen again and again? Even if you are shy I think the answer is yes.
The same is also true for others.
Recognition mattersHave you noticed someone doing something that should …
Keeping Confidences – Your Secret Weapon for Success
Have you ever heard something that you just couldn’t keep to yourself? Assuming you are older than 5… I hope you were able to resist the urge.
Sure, there are times when we are bursting at the seams to tell someone something we just heard. What if the person that told you said… please keep …
There is No Such Thing as Luck
We’ve all said it and thought it. That person is SO LUCKY!
However, the reality is… There is no luck. Perhaps the author Robert Heinlein said it best in his book Time Enough for Love
There is no such thing as luck. There is only adequate or inadequate preparation to cope with a statistical universe.…
Things I’ve Learned about Business from Hiking
Summer is THE time to get your hike on in the Pacific Northwest. The rest of the year is pretty good for hiking too, but summer days are often clear and have the best views.
Like all great plans for fun they seem to take a back seat to other plans. As such… my son …