“Big shots are little shots who kept shooting.” – Christopher Morely, American Journalist, Novelist, Essayist and Poet What are your favorite examples of people who achieved great success through the power of persistence? Some of mine are Thomas Edison, Abraham … Continue reading
“One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears – by listening to them.” —Dean Rusk, Former United States Secretary of State The best salesmen in the world have a number of things in common. They are … Continue reading
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” -Sigmund Freud, Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis In recent years, the subject of “vulnerability” has received a great deal of media coverage due to the work of authors such as Brené … Continue reading
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule but to schedule your priorities.” – Stephen Covey, American self-help author Stephen Covey is one of the best known pioneers in the field of personal development. His Seven Habits of … Continue reading
“Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up.” – John C. Maxwell, American author, speaker and pastor Image from Flickr by ilovememphis. In spite of the joy I find in cooking for family … Continue reading
“An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out?” – René Descartes, French philosopher and mathematician (attrib.) One of my favorite books that supports effective interpersonal and group … Continue reading
“I’m not a genius. I’m just a tremendous bundle of experiences.” – R. Buckminster Fuller, architect and inventor Image from Flickr by Ohio Office of Redevelopment. Buckminster Fuller was a remarkable man. At the age of 32, he decided to … Continue reading
“Our life is frittered away by detail … simplify, simplify.” – Henry David Thoreau, American author, philosopher, and transcendentalist Image from Flickr by joshuahoffmanphoto. Time management is one of the top priorities of most people entering a coaching relationship. When … Continue reading
I’ve become a bit of a regular guest on Chris Holman’s radio show, Michigan Business Beat. A couple of weeks ago, we discussed time management – one of the biggest issues facing many people who hire a coach. In this … Continue reading
“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” – Og Mandino, 20th Century American motivational author Asking people to do their best, to seek excellence, on a key project or top priority seems like the ultimate … Continue reading