Video of p6_dJDPgac0 I have been accused by my kids of having punny humor. Personally, I think it’s alright, but apparently they think it’s half left. Here is a public service message for all dads like me. Our humor might have long-lasting effects.
I sit in my ergonomic office chair gazing out my window at a beautiful tree line. It’s a welcomed mental break from considering a particular client’s challenge and outlining a new book. My eyes catch my favorite painting of my father’s, the Dove of Peace, neatly placed under an arched window. This painting makes me…
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The blessing of life also brings with it a multitude of adversities – building a business, career, family, finances, relationships, feeling overwhelmed or struggling with depression. I was personally uplifted as I re-read an inspiring address delivered by Wallace A. Kennedy, Professor of Psychology at my alma mater, Florida State University. He was talking to…
Like many of us, I learned about goal-setting early in my career. However, it was only a few years ago that I experienced firsthand the true power of dreaming big. It came at the hands of someone quite small. My daughter was seven at the time. She loved to play catch, and I did also.…
With each column I write, I carefully consider the point I want to make. I draft the column, reflect on it, tweak it, and review it before I submit it to my editor, who does some of the same. Unfortunately, that type of careful thought and reflection doesn't always happen in the business environment. Today's…
Neither the pilot nor the skydiver were seriously injured when they hit the ground, according a local Sheriff's Office. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. I am not sure why the whackiest things seem to happen in my home state of Florida, but here is one of those things that was captured in…
The NBA finals are upon us again. Having your opponent slam dunk in your face is known as "getting posterized" because it makes a great poster like this one: Whether you are a basketball player or not, you can colorfully posterize your space with positive inspiration. Here are two great options: Purchase Now! Click here…
We love to hear how our book, Stick with It, applies to your life and appreciate you sharing your stories with us.We have heard from leaders of business, churches, communities, schools and families. Here is one special letter we received from a very talented musician, Dan Rixon. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Colan, Let me start…
Here is an excerpt from Lee’s latest book, Leadership Matters. It contains 31 daily insights to inspire extraordinary results. day 20: Legacy Inheritance is what we leave to others. Legacy is what we leave in them. Here is one of my favorite, true stories of really leaving a legacy. In the early 1900s, Al Capone…
