Don’t Let Your Mouth Override Your Brain
This may be hard to believe but I have been accused of being somewhat abrupt. I have filters but, mostly, I let people know what I think. It goes with…
Perception IS NOT Reality!
WHY did I climb it!? It could have been because it was there. It might have been because I was feeling “youthful” after spending the day with family and friends. …
Leading UP! How To Persuade Your Boss
“Want to bet on it?” I said wryly as I put the folder in front of my boss. He knew that when those words came out of my mouth I…
You Take Control
He would come in daily to verbally smack me around and let me know I wasn’t hitting the mark. I didn’t understand his leadership style but it certainly frustrated me. …
Is It Close Enough?
I don’t know about you, but I like to get things right. So much so that I can put a lot of undue pressure on myself to do so. Sometimes,…
Ask “Why?”
I love when I get the opportunity to babysit my granddaughter! Watching her explore the world and learn new things is as exciting for me as it is for her. …
Share Your Leadership Tithe
When life is complete, what is the legacy you want to leave behind? One of policy, plans, procedures and rules? Or, do you want a to leave a legacy that…
SNL Got It Right…Humor Works
“Did you see it? It was HILARIOUS!” “YES! I did see it, and it WAS hilarious!” That has been the conversation amongst some as we’ve watched Saturday Night Live (SNL)…
Make Fear Your Bitch!
I’m not afraid of the boogie man but I have watched enough episodes of “Snapped” on The Oxygen Channel to make me a tad fearful when my wife, Gwen, gives…
6 Tips For Managing Your Time
The only thing I can figure is that I used to have a LOT of time. Way before children, responsibilities and work, I must have had oodles and oodles of…