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.
Your legacy if not about what you acquire. It's about what you leave behind. I was honored to participate in The Legacy Project recently. It was an opportunity for me to reflect on some important questions like: What does success mean to you? What are the values that you live by? …
Being willing to show your weakness might be your biggest leadership strength. If that seems like a paradox, here are three reasons vulnerable leaders create stronger teams: 1. Vulnerability lets your team see the person behind the leader. People want to follow a person first, then a person who happen to be in a leadership…
Most students, past and present, say that it was a special connection the teacher made that brought out the best in them, inspired them and made a difference for them. INSPIRE! delivers a fresh and simple pathway for teachers to connect with students and inspire them ... everyday! Here are a few favorite quotes from…
Any change, whether it's a change you initiate at work or a worldwide initiative to end poverty, start with one – one person, one thought, one word, one action. Contrary to the lyrics from a classic rock song, one is not the loneliest number. It's the most important number! Many people used to feel that…
The blinding speed of today's information-saturated, time-deprived, hyper-competitive world forces us to run, run, run just to keep pace. Alarm! Snooze button. Alarm! Shower. Shave. Phone on. Check headlines. Check voice mail. Check email. Google dog groomer. Make dinner reservations. Microwave breakfast. Drive to office. Check email. Check schedule. Text Junior about afternoon pickup time…
Letting go of old habits isn't easy. As my friend Byrd Baggett says, "You have to let go to grow." Comfort certainly has its advantages – your 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…
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…
With the large majority of today's communication transmitting through emails, more and more of my clients are attempting to bring structure to email communication. The informality of the email channel facilitates a loosening of standard structure and conciseness from the old school business letter. That, in and of itself, is not a huge issue, but…
Charlie Jones 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 was broadcast at 7 a.m. and the venue was an hour's drive…
