“Let’s work together to produce alternative solutions to our differences that we both recognize are better than the ones either you or I produced initially.” —Stephen Covey, 20th Century American author, educator, and speaker The 7 Habits of Highly Effective … Continue reading
FRIDAY REVIEW: GENEROSITY How can and will you demonstrate a generous spirit over the coming months? Here are a few generosity-related posts you may have missed. “One of the sanest, surest and most generous joys of life comes from … Continue reading
FRIDAY REVIEW: READING How much time do you invest in reading each day or each week? Here are a few reading-related posts you may have missed. “Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be … Continue reading
“Put old wine into new bottles.” —Author Unknown I have always had a passion for learning. I guess that may be why my first career out of college was as a science teacher. Learning how the world worked was a … Continue reading
“At some point the virtue of being persistent turns into the vice of denying reality.” —Chip Heath, Decisive We have all been told that winners never quit and quitters never win. To what degree do you actually live by these … Continue reading
“If you mess up, fess up.” —Kevin Kelly, founding executive editor of Wired magazine It Takes Two to Tango. Take a moment to look at the health and work-ability of your closest and most important relationships. Examine how things are … Continue reading
“Mentors are like potato chips: You can’t have just one.” —Eric Barker, author of Barking up the Wrong Tree Whether you call them potato chips, crisps, or something else, potato chips are big business, accounting for sales north of ten … Continue reading
“Did you ever wonder why no one ever tries softer?” —Lily Tomlin, American actress and comedian If you keep up with books on personal and professional achievements, you will likely have seen an emphasis on deep work, drive, grit, leaning … Continue reading
“Aliveness comes from living a life of personal integrity in which our outer actions match our inner values, beliefs, wishes, and dreams.” —Jerry Colonna, American venture capitalist and professional coach How alive do you feel at this moment? Take a … Continue reading
“Opportunities are seldom labeled.” —John A. Shedd, 19th Century American author and professor For most of my life, I have been fascinated by the subject of personal and professional success. I’ve read hundreds of books, attended dozens of seminars and … Continue reading