Please STOP. Prior to reading on, pause for just a minute re-read the title of this article and truly think about what it might mean to you in the next few years. Do you think you’re going to need better bridges to overcome the ever-changing barriers we’re going to be facing, to move on to unknown…
A recent increase in contacts about our Creative Innovation seminar and keynote presentation from both Fortune 500 companies and Entrepreneurial start-ups illustrates the fact that the business world is finally recognizing the value of a creative mind. In today’s very competitive, chaotic marketplace your product and/or service MUST stand out among your competitors if you…
I grew up hearing a number of phrases that today’s generation might find strange … probably based on the fact that they haven’t heard them at all. Some of those phrases might be “corny” by today’s standards and some are certainly outdated in our current chaotic environment. However, there are a few classic phrases that…
We hear a lot today about “Thinking out of the Box,” “Re-framing,” and “Creative Innovation” and yet, when we seem to need it the most, we see very few examples of it. Our nation’s Capital seems to be a perfect example of a barren wasteland when it comes to creative thinking that can solve our…
I remember, with great fondness, so many life lessons learned at the knee of my cherished grandfather. It seems like only yesterday … and yet, today I find myself sharing that valuable wisdom with my own grandchildren. In addition, I’ve been able to add some personal insight of my own. It recently dawned on me…
What if you discovered something that could possibly affect most every aspect of your life in a very positive way? Would you act on it? Apparently NOT! There is something that meets that description, and you’re probably already aware of it. You simply don’t believe it! And that’s your choice. As a professional speaker, I’ve…
How many times have we heard that bit of wisdom about slowing down to smell the roses? It’s been around a very long time. Many songs and articles have been written on the subject. Books have been based on the fundamental message, and the advice has been passed on from generation to generation. Most everyone…
Here are three simple questions about a prominent challenge for all of us in today’s current environment. What is the definition of stress? What causes stress? How does stress affect you personally? Simple questions, right? However, ask a dozen people those three simple questions, and you’ll more than likely receive a dozen different answers to…
Over the past few weeks, I’ve received a number of inquiries concerning our “Productive Chaos: Riding the Wave of Change” seminar. Apparently, our recent newsletter and Facebook reports on our many appearances across the country sharing this popular program have peaked the curiosity of many of our readers. Of the dozens of programs we offer,…