I’ve always been fascinated with the many benefits of being a “people-watcher.” I don’t know exactly when or why I first became enamored with the concept, but I certainly have learned a great deal as a result. Maybe it’s because I’ve spent so many years frequenting airports all over North America. As a result of…
Yes, that’s a serious question. And there’s a good reason for asking it. Think about it. Consider your behavior every time you ride an elevator. I’ll bet you do the following just as I and millions of others do. Push the button even though it’s already lit, indicating that others have pushed it before you….
One of my favorite sayings has always been: “It’s not what happens to you in life that really matters … it’s how you react to what happens to you that makes the difference! As a business consultant, I see proof of this infinite “truth” every week! It has nothing to do with the industry I’m…
Let me begin by stating that this is not a political article in any way. We don’t do politics here. It’s a lost cause and alienates 50% of those who read it, regardless of what we say. No need for that. This is an article on CHANGE because even though we all talk about change constantly,…
I’ve had the phenomenal pleasure of working with teachers and school officials at every level for several decades. I’ve lost count of the number of in-service presentations I’ve made over the years, and I’ve always been impressed by the fact that teachers love to continue learning themselves! We’ve all had at least one special teacher…
Sometimes I’m baffled by some of the most elementary trends I observe from day to day. It’s almost as though the more basic they become, the more difficult they are to understand. Ironically, some things seldom CHANGE. For as long as I’ve been professionally keynoting and facilitating seminars, there has always been a demand for…
Yes, it’s that time of year again … March Madness … when anyone who loves B-Ball forgets all else for a few short weeks. As much as I love the game—from my high school days through 20 years of announcing both boys’ and girls’ games at my alma mater—I’ve always felt the game mirrored life…
Today’s category title (Is It Just Me?) is an excellent bridge from the business world I once thought I understood to the chaotic madness which produces what could easily be mistaken as fantasy headlines almost daily. Consider the following facts and see if they make sense to you considering today’s economic challenges. General Motors CEO Fritz…
We’re rapidly approaching our 600th blog article, and we’ve managed to touch on just about every subject possible today. We’ve often focused on the importance of closing the “knowing-doing gap,” as well as the critical issue of “execution.” I can’t think of a more momentous time to take advantage of the benefits of practicing both…