Take a glimpse at American life in 1910: The average life expectancy for men was 47 years. 14% of the homes had a bathtub. 8% of the homes had a telephone. There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. The average…
The more we lead, the more we work with leaders, and the more we parent our own children, the more we see compelling parallels between leadership and parenting. Leaders are parents, and parents are leaders. They are in different settings with parallel roles. Here are 12 secrets your employees (kids) want their leaders (parents) to know: Keep Things in Perspective Accept…
The blessing of life also brings with it a multitude of adversities we all face – challenges with career, family, finances, relationships, feeling overwhelmed or struggling with depression. Continued negative news on many fronts and the stress of a new school year can magnify these challenges. I was personally uplifted as I recalled an inspiring…
George de Mestral, the inventor of Velcro, found a breakthrough in the simplest of things around us. In his case, it was a burr from a field while he was hunting in the Swiss Alps. His story of sticking with it is one of many stories from past and present we share in Stick with…
During my interview with Margie Blanchard, she discussed finding your balance. Margie suggested taking a mental helicopter ride to look at your life and gain perspective. Particularly during the stressful times, maintaining a healthy perspective helps us keep our senses of humor and gratitude. As I reflected on the topic of perspective, I thought this…
In the midst of graduation season this two-minute video can motivate students and parents alike to change the world! View it here. Here's to taking the first step this weekend!
Video of CKoXNKvrJpM Margie Blanchard graciously granted her time for an interview with me several years back. Margie has been a driving force behind The Ken Blanchard Companies' growth as a premier management consulting firm. One of Margie's profound reflections particularly struck me. During our discussion, she shared her perspective after she and Ken lost…
Here are 10 questions for you to ponder on your own or pose to friends this weekend. Why is "phonics" not spelled the way it sounds? Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? Is it good if a vacuum really sucks? Why do we say something is out of whack? What is…
Here are 21 Fun Facts for your party conversation this weekend. Be prepared for a few raised eyebrows; but, trust us, these validated claims are not fiction. We have hyperlinked them to verify that they are factual. 1. Maine is the closest U.S. state to Africa. 2. Anne Frank, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barbara…
Am I a boring consultant who spends all day in client meetings or am I hitting my peak with daily disciplines so I can make a positive difference for leaders? The answer is both! It just depends on whether you are my children or my client. Our perspective determines how we view…
