Did you know that the bumblebee should not be able to fly? Based on its size, weight, and shape of its body in relationship to the total wing span, a flying bumblebee is aerodynamically impossible. The bumblebee, being ignorant of scientific data, goes ahead and flies anyway, making honey every day. Ignore the sting of…
What do you do when it takes 16 hours to travel what normally takes three hours? There is only one answer and this is not a riddle. You have patience. That's when you realize that patience truly is a virtue. If you are not a patient of patience you will become its victim. This recently…
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We live in a society defined by its insecurities. We fear the loss of our jobs, our health, our money, our relationships, our sense of control. Here is a sampling of some less common fears to illustrate how far human fears reach: Bennophobia - fear of slime Dextrophobia: fear of objects on the right side…
Video of IocLkk3aYlk If you were amazed by the recent Olympic athletic performances, then hold on tight. This short, inspiring video promoting the Paralympics will have you shouting "Yes I can!" To get the BEST from yourself like these superhumans, check out our latest book HERE.
This summer we enjoyed a family trip to Greece. It is a land of boundless beauty and tremendous thinkers. While touring the Acropolis our guide mentioned that while scheduling its restoration, time was built into each day for workers to spend time thinking! Imagine that happening almost anywhere else in the world. Greece's history is built upon the minds…
Video of UhMsc8Ejp5Q Wisdom is choosing the purity of truth over popularity. The late, great Zig Ziglar certainly knew and lived by these words. It takes real courage and conviction to do so. Choosing to search for the truth and having the courage to confront the hard realities will pay dividends to your career. You’ll…
Your team looks to you for their model of leading and learning. Does it look like you have arrived, like you know it all, like you have all the answers or like you are just cruising? The key to being a great coach is being a good student. It all starts with you! Excellent leadership is not just…
We all know that asking questions it a powerful leadership tool, but most leaders are ill-equipped to apply this knowledge with their team. Bob Tiede has studied and written about asking questions for years and offers really practical questions in his new, free e-book, Great Leaders Ask Questions: A Fortune 100 List. Here is an…
This poem by Frank Outlaw is framed and hangs in our son's closet. We hope it sinks in with him, because it sure hits home for us! Watch your thoughts; They become your words. Watch your words; They become your actions. Watch your actions; They become your habits. Watch your habits; They become your character. Watch your character;…
