“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
“Stories can conquer fear, you know. They can make the heart bigger.” – Ben Okri, Nigerian poet In the coming days, pay particular attention to the stories people tell in your professional and personal life. You can even examine the … Continue reading
“The world will never discover a person who is hiding in the crowd.” – Dr. Mardy Grothe, psychologist Image from Flickr by Si1very. When my children were young, we would often play a searching game with them called “Where’s Waldo?” … Continue reading
“If you want to keep your memories, you first have to live them.” – Bob Dylan, American singer-songwriter Image from Flickr by shutterhacks. Over the years, one of my strategies to get to know others better and deepen relationships has … Continue reading
“There is a world of communication which is not dependent on words.” – Mary Martin, American actress Image from Flickr by sneetchbeach My wife Wendy is a master at reading my non-verbal communication. She has a sixth sense that has … Continue reading