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!
How to Change the World
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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…
10 Questions to Ponder
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…
Have a Need?
Have a need? Help someone else succeed. Shift your focus to what you have instead of what you're lacking, then share it. Life has a predictable way of boomeranging the good we put into the world right back to us. -------------------- In Orchestrating Attitude, we discuss practical actions you can take to control your…
Fact or Fiction?
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…
Your Perspective Makes All the Difference
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…
An Olympic Lesson in Focus
In 7 Moments...that Define Excellent Leaders, I share the story of Charlie Jones. Charlie is a sportscaster who has covered several Olympic games in his long career. At the 1996 games in Atlanta, he was assigned to announce the rowing, canoeing and kayaking events – a situation that left him less than thrilled, since it…
Explore the Edge
Comfort certainly has its advantages – our comfy chair in the living room, a comfortable routine at work, a comfortable relationship. With all the advantages of comfort, here are some things you should know about the comfort zone. The comfort zone is where most of life is played. It is certainly where most of sports…
What am I?
I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half the things you do you might just as well turn over to me, and I will be able to do them quickly, correctly. I…
Olympic Wisdom
Since the Olympics are such a compelling athletic spectacle, we are conditioned to watch the athletes perform versus listen to what they say. So, now that the performances are all done, here are some words of wisdom from past Olympians that can help you make a lasting difference in your life and business. Practice creates…