Captain Charles Plumb was a graduate from the Naval Academy. His plane was shot down after 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam. He parachuted to safety, but was captured, tortured and spent 2,103 days in a small box-like cell. After surviving the ordeal, Captain Plumb received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, the Legion of…
Here is an excerpt from Leadership Matters. It contains 31 daily insights to inspire extraordinary results. day 28: Trust Bernard Madoff scammed over 5,000 investors out of approximately $65 billion (yes, that’s a billion with a “B”). Like any crime that you read or hear about, it’s concerning to each of us. My reaction deepened…
We live in an information-rich, time-poor world. Daily pressures can make us feel like one of B.F. Skinners' rats In other words, we see an opportunity (stimulus) and we jump at it (response). The great thing about being human (aside from our ability to use a TV remote) is that we can exercise choice. So unlike…
Here is an excerpt from Leadership Matters. It contains 31 daily insights to inspire extraordinary results. day 26: Self-care Can you recite the flight attendant’s safety speech? I bet you can. You know, the one that goes something like, “... In the event of a loss of cabin pressure, an oxygen mask will drop from…
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…
In last week’s Weekend Inspiration post about the power of a good leadership quote, I asked for your favorite quotes. Thanks for responding! Here are some of the quotes you shared. Some quotes are from other people and some are your originals: Shared by Jeff Mattich… “In this world, you must be oh so…
As an author, the question, "May I quote you?" is a humbling request and a great compliment. For anyone who is in search of leadership excellence a good quote is fuel for you and your team. It's amazing how a short, simple quotation can quickly provide perspective, inspiration, comfort, motivation or insight. What a wonderful…
For the past 15 years, we have used the Adherence Equation to help individuals and organizations achieve their goals. From personal effectiveness and health to organizational growth and profitability, this simple formula clarifies your steps to success. Focus provides the clarity necessary to make decisions that support your most important goals. It results in a…
Getting the best from yourself and others all starts with… One Thought One Word One Action. Contrary to the lyrics from a classic Three Dog Night song, one is not the loneliest number. It’s the most important one! Your thoughts, words and actions are like individual notes that work in concert to create the power…
Most types of sports equipment – a golf club, a tennis racquet, a baseball bat – have a certain spot that, if the ball hits it, will give the player the optimal result. Hitting this sweet spot yields a long drive down the fairway, a swift crosscourt return or home run swing. Every sport has…
