Isn’t it interesting that we hear so much about the key role of “listening” in successful marriages, business mergers, negotiations, etc.? And yet, ironically, how many of us have had the opportunity to receive any kind of formal training in the fine art of “listening”? In high school, we were offered the chance to learn…
As I grow older, I find myself tearing up more often than ever before. The reasons are numerous and varied and, in most cases, very cathartic for me. I don’t mind at all. It might be a song, a movie, a TV show, a memory, a realization or simply something that happened during my busy…
This article marks our 60th offering of Generational Gems, demonstrating just how many wonderful stories are available to guide us and our Future Leaders today. This Gem can be traced back to our Native American ancestry and, while very simplistic, speaks volumes as to the impact we can have on our own destiny. Two Wolves….
I take great pride in being a military Veteran. I’m also proud to be father of a United States Marine. I’ve had the unique privilege of visiting Arlington Cemetery where the site of more than 300,000 white crosses, marking the graves of brave soldiers who gave their lives for this country, takes your breath away. I’ve stood…
Just when I feel I’ve seen it all, someone comes along to prove me wrong. I seem to find the strangest situations in larger cities like L.A., Dallas, Chicago, and New York City. My last visit to the Big Apple was certainly no exception. As I reflect on this very unusual incident, I still can’t…
Today is November 5th—the day after the World Series ended in New York City and the day before the beloved ticker-tape parade to celebrate the Yankees 27th world championship. From the moment I hit the streets this morning until I returned to my hotel late this evening, I witnessed a New York City seldom ever…
I’m in New York City this week executing one of the busiest schedules I’ve experienced in quite some time. On top of that schedule, just being in the Big Apple is always an enormous challenge. It’s a different world altogether … much like visiting 15 different cities all wrapped up in one. Every visit is…
Many changes rear their ugly heads in today’s chaotic environment and those changes often lead to fear. Of course, fear can be paralyzing, often leading to inaction. When facing a change, most people invariably feel insecure, lost and overwhelmed. Whatever your fear—making decisions, changing careers, health care decisions, leaving a relationship—you must learn to push…
It doesn’t matter who you are! It doesn’t matter how old you are! It doesn’t matter where you live! It doesn’t matter who you work for! It doesn’t matter what business you’re in! It doesn’t matter how large or small your business is! It doesn’t matter what products and/or services you offer! It doesn’t matter…