Wait! Don’t tune out. This article isn’t about dangerous animals, the City of Detroit, or a football team. As always, the focus is on leadership and the by-product is CLASS. I’ve been a proud Detroit Lions football fan since I could waddle across my yard with a football under my arm. That was way back…
The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Telethon has been on the air for 44 years. I vividly remember watching it with my parents decades ago as it was somewhat of a family tradition. Years later, I remember continuing this emotional tradition with my own children. One year I even had the privilege of hosting…
I can’t think of a more critical time in the history of this country that would require a serious evaluation of human potential. The crisis and chaos we’re facing today can only be met and managed if each and every one of us will strive to reach the potential we’ve been blessed with. There are…
At what age does one learn the universal truth that we should never assume anything in this life? I’m certain it comes at different times for different people, and there’s a good chance that some never learn this critical lesson at all. However, the earlier we comprehend this reality, the better it will serve us….
You know we’re all dealing with multiple challenges at the moment. Some are difficult and others may even seem insurmountable. How you perceive these challenges could very well determine if you will, in fact, survive them. Your perception can be changed but only by your choosing to change your thinking. I heard the following short…
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege to work with a wide variety of cultures in most every industry. Some were much better at communicating than others. And yet, should you ask any employee from any of those organizations what they would improve if given the opportunity, they would most assuredly say: “Improve communication.” Even though…
Years ago, during my days as a DeeJay, one of my favorite songs was “I Will Survive,” first performed by Gloria Gaynor in 1978. It was often used as an anthem of female empowerment and was a firm favorite on the karaoke circuit. It is one of the most famous disco songs of all time…
As I write this, today is Memorial Day, 2009. I spent most of the day traveling from Michigan to the heartland of the great state of Texas. During that journey I witnessed a very unique experience that I wish everyone could have observed in person. I arrived at the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport…
There was a time in my life when I thought I could handle anything and everything. I didn’t need sleep, I didn’t need to eat well, and I could deal with any amount of stress necessary to get the job done and care for my family. I’ve never had occasion to drink, smoke or do…