As we approach another Mother’s Day, I find myself with many thoughts about this very special annual occasion. I cherish memories of my own devoted mother who passed many years ago. I fondly remember my grandmother and the special love she shared with her large loving clan. I now have two daughters and a daughter-in-law…
Are you offended by the title of this article? You shouldn’t be! You should whole-heartedly agree with it! The resolution for having a dedicated Mother’s Day was signed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson on May 8, 1914. Since then people across the world have been celebrating Mother’s Day with joy and devotion. Mother’s Day is…
“Back to Basics.” That short but compelling phrase means different things to different people. To many of us it actually has several meanings. It takes me back to my days in the military when we were required to spend the first few months in Basic Training, or “Boot Camp” as some called it, to learn the…
Every once in a while I’ll find myself getting knocked on my butt by a simple realization that’s not altogether foreign to me. It happens simply because the time is right … I was ready for a lesson … or I needed to hear a certain message in a certain way. I learned long ago…
A very powerful common thread can easily be found in successful teams, organizations, associations, military units, religious groups, cities, states, and countries. It’s very simple and quite evident. DIVERSITY is that decisive factor that so often makes the crucial difference between success and failure. Many strive for continuity and sameness in selecting members of their…
Today’s environment is chaotic, challenging, and unpredictable. 1.1 million people claimed bankruptcy last year. The ranks of U.S. millionaires swelled to 7.8 million last year. It was a roller-coaster year! Is that good or bad? The answer is yes! It has been said for years that it doesn’t matter what happens to you in life—it’s…
Read the following short story and see if it doesn’t bring back a few memories: Two Nickels and Five Pennies In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less than it does today, a 10-year-old boy entered a drug store and took a seat at the soda fountain. As the waitress set a…
In a previous blog article, I shared the definition of the perfect storm. A “perfect storm” is an expression that describes an event where a rare combination of circumstances will aggravate a situation drastically. Ironically, I recently experienced my own personal “perfect storm.” We all have problems … always have and always will. Dealing with…
I just returned from a five-day adventure on the Gulf of Mexico. It wasn’t a vacation, it was work … hard work! However, I choose the word “adventure” because I’m very fortunate to have a career doing something I love to do. I appreciate the fact that I find it adventurous the majority of the time. I…