A significant problem in today's society is that people's level of success is greater than their character can sustain. We see it every day in professional sports, entertainment, business and politics. People lack the personal character to gracefully handle their success, power, influence and wealth. It's a character chasm. Cavett Robert, founder of the National Speakers…
The human brain is the defining aspect of our humanity. It separates us from every other life form. The gift of thought unites us. We can begin thinking about our own thinking by the time we are nine years old. Cognitive scientists at the Center for Brain Health at the University of Texas at Dallas…
In Orchestrating Attitude, I discuss that all changes, 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! …
The more we lead, the more we work with leaders, and the more we parent, 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 is an excerpt from a poem by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. titled, "Children Learn What They Live." As you…
Let us end your week by sharing an quote by William Arthur Ward. We saw it on a magnet used to decorate our daughter's school locker back when she started 6th grade – a huge event in the life of a tween! The adventure of life is to learn. The goal of life is to grow. The nature…
Leadership is an inside job. It starts with self. Self-leadership is the awareness and intentional use of your thoughts, words and actions to be your best and get the best others. You must be your best before you can get the best from your team. As a simple formula it looks like: Think + Say…
This poem titled “Who am I?,” by an unknown author, serves as a poignant reminder as we make resolutions. 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 of the things you do you…
Today’s technology and social media enable us to express top-of-mind thoughts to the world. Just because we can say something doesn’t mean we should. My sister shared this poster that appears throughout the high school where she teaches. Good advice for students. Good advice for each of us!
Of course, it's important to think about our goals, but nothing happens until we ACT. So, step out and take action toward your goals today!
I learned about the theory of goal setting in school and like many of us, learned about the mechanics of goal setting on the job. When my middle daughter, Grace, was seven years old I surprisingly experienced first-hand the power of thinking big. It came at the hands of someone quite small. Grace loved to play catch with Dad.…
