It appears as though we’re moving in the right direction with our “Generational Gems” category as I’ve received a number of comments from readers that appreciate the revival of some favorite “classics,” others have been reminded of “Gems” they had totally forgotten, and a few others are now making a concerted effort to pass some of…
My career choice of consulting and training has provided me with a variety of “perks” I may otherwise never have enjoyed. Among those is the privilege of observing, interacting, and contributing to an enormous variety of industries across North America. We’ve had the opportunity to work with leaders of every ilk at every level under…
If you’ve been reading our generational gems for any length of time at all, you’re well aware of the fact that we’ve been sharing wonderful lessons, anecdotes, allegories, parables, and narratives with future leaders. These articles have been around a very long time and most business veterans have heard them many times. They are certainly…
I’ve written several articles on the subject of the power of perspective, and that’s probably because I see so many examples of it in today’s business world. For instance, as a father and a grandfather, I’ve always tried to share wisdom and basic truths with my kids and grandchildren in hopes of preparing them for…
We’ve all heard that phrase at one time or another but have you ever really thought about it in terms of your own life or career? I think there’s a time in all of our lives that this monumental observation might apply. It’s interesting how you’ll hear a totally new phrase and then suddenly recognize…
In an effort to catch up on my business reading over the holidays, I came across six articles by six noted business writers in six different magazines all focused on the same subject. While each author approached the subject in his/her own distinctive style, the shared focus was obvious. The message was simple yet direct….
They say a person can pretty much determine their own attitude or outlook on life. Many dispute that fact as they feel circumstances determine those critical factors. A quick journey back to your high school days or even as recent as a previous job and you can probably recall a number of instances that may…
I was recently scanning some of the 160 book reviews on our website and came across one particular title that seemed very relevant to many of the situations I’m asked to address for our clients in today’s business culture. This book, Please Don’t Just Do What I Tell You, Do What Needs to Be Done: Every…
This generational gem was written quite some time ago although you may have trouble embracing that fact because it’s so relevant to modern day times … especially this time of the year. I could suggest that you simply read this cute poem and enjoy it for what it is. But naw-w-w-w, there’s much more to…