Job losses, plant closings, chain stores disappearing, global competition … can things get any worse? Yes, they can and yes, they will … for many in this country. On the other hand, we find those unique individuals who choose to fight back, make a difference, and enjoy the benefits of doing so! A former client…
TEAMWORK … I’ve been exposed to that word, that concept, that strategy … for as long as I can remember. I’m sure you have as well. It probably started for me as a Cub Scout and gained momentum as I grew into a Boy Scout. It was emphasized even more as I played high school…
As though we didn’t have enough to worry about with challenges from the economy, foreign affairs, war, jobs, immigration, and politics, do we really need the burden brought about by relationships? I’m talking about those connections with friends, family, loved ones, neighbors, and co-workers. They’re certainly many and varied, demanding skills and strategies that many of us…
How many times have we heard the old adage about successful partnerships having to be 50/50? Seems like forever. However, if we’d take just a moment to pause and really think about it … we’ve been misguided! Relationships are crucial to our survival in today’s chaotic global environment. It might be you and a spouse…
Last week, I shared the video of Harry Chapin singing his song that has touched millions of parents worldwide — “Cat’s in the Cradle.” In that song, he ponders, with regret, decisions he made early in his days as a parent and how they have impacted the relation with his child years later. I also mentioned…
It’s somewhat ironic that I seem busier today than I have been at any time in my life … and yet I find more time for reflection than ever before. I guess it’s because I make the time to do so, realizing its importance at this point in my life. I was a DeeJay very…
Loyalty appears to be going the way of the dinosaur or the dial telephone. Think about it. Loyalty has changed drastically in so many areas of our lives. Loyalty from employer to employee and vice versa. Loyalty among family members. Loyalty to teams in most every sport. Loyalty to products, services, and brands. Loyalty to…
I have a very close friend who is devoted to animal rescue. I have several others who are strongly supportive of this growing movement. Funny thing about these people … can’t really put my finger on it but you can’t help but notice a certain glow about them … a zest for life, a desire…
Are you creative? The answer is a definite “NO” from 90% of those asked! How accurate is that answer? Not very! Are those who answered lying? Not at all! The majority of people today honestly don’t believe that they’re the least bit creative. Yet, that opinion is disproved almost daily. Some of the most creative…