We sometimes overlook the fact that creative thinking can be used at every level of our existence. In fact, the more often we exercise that important approach to problem solving, the better we become at it. It’s also important to note that anyone and everyone can and should put forth an effort at being more…
Patricia Aburdene is not only a very talented author. She’s also a world-renowned speaker and advocate of corporate transformation. She inspires audiences with a concrete blueprint of how values and consciousness will transform business. She has lectured throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, South America, Australia, and the Pacific Rim. Her career in business journalism began…
Just about the time I think I’ve seen it all … I quickly learn how wrong I am! I was recently shocked by a headline in our local newspaper serving a community of 150,000. It read: “Going out of Business? That’ll be $50.” Yes, it’s pretty much what you guessed it to be. It was…
I recently had an opportunity to visit the library of a major university and must admit I was a bit overwhelmed by the resources available to our students today. This library was so large they had to paint lines of various colors on the floor to guide you to your destination. Upon arrival, I immediately…
I must assume that the majority of our readers are familiar with anagrams. In the rare event that you’ve never heard the official definition, here it is: “A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.” For example, Elvis to Lives. Anagrams have been around forever and, while I find…
I recently heard a political genius on one of the news shows discussing the new $3 Trillion Stimulus Plan. In his wise rhetoric he actually pointed out that we’re no longer in the “five-and-dime” era. What an observation! I couldn’t help but wonder if this well-known politician had any clue of the make up of…
While the above headline is obviously false, for the moment, I’ll bet you didn’t have a hard time believing it, did you? That pretty well sums up the current state of financial chaos in our country today. Now let’s take a look at a true example. While it too is easy to believe, it’s still…
Total involvement and shared responsibility by everyone at every level is key to the success of any organization in today’s challenging world of change, competition, and survival. The following Generational Gem illustrates the critical need for everyone to understand that all members of the organization have something to add and should strive to make certain…
I struggled to decide exactly where to place this particular posting. My first thought would have placed it in our “Is It Just Me?” category. However, the more I thought about it, I had to ask myself: “What were they thinking?” I first heard about this story on cable TV news … three different stations….