When developing people it is better to use “Could” in place of “Should” as it evokes a different response: Should evokes “Why?” Could evokes “How?” This simple principle goes a long way, in particular when you’re trying to encourage people to learn and grow. Using “should” in conversation or leadership creates an authoritarian, “You should...Read More
I love this quote from Dr. Joseph McClendon III “If you believe that other people are judging you, or that they somehow have some malice against you, then you will treat them differently and you will behave accordingly. They may not think or feel that way at all, but if you believe they do then...Read More
4 NOTHINGS to count on Nothing energizes like a dream Nothing clarifies like measurability Nothing intensifies like reducing the time to target Nothing Motivates like resultsRead More
Most people say never assume. When you assume you it makes an “ASS out of U and ME“. I BEG TO DIFFER! There are 5 assumptions I believe are essential to help us understand people we disagree with. Weather they are true or not they are extremely helpful. I ASSUME: 1. PEOPLE DO WHAT MAKES SENSE TO THEM. ...Read More
🔹Cruise lines said “We can match those big Navy hospital ships with some fully staffed cruise ships.” 🔹GM & Ford said, “Hold our cars, watch this; we can make ventilators where we were making cars by next week.” 🔹Construction companies said, “Here are some masks for the medical staff & doctors.” 🔹Restaurants & schools said,...Read More
PROBLEMS PRODUCE PAIN, CHANGE, FRUSTRATION, DELAYS AND A HOST OF INCONVENIENCES. However problems are not the problem; our response to the problems is the problem. So let’s look at 4 things to remember about problems. 1. Problems are inevitable. They are Part of life. It’s not an elective of life it is a part of...Read More
We hear a lot about “Mindset” these days but what is it that we are setting our minds on? We are not talking about “Positive” thinking or “Negative” thinking but right thinking. Why is it important? It is important because the world is competing for your mind and not everything you see, read, hear and...Read More
Thirty years ago I began collecting questions. After I had made my fortune and had the opportunity to spend time with wealthy people I noticed no matter how much they had accomplished or how wealthy they were, it seemed they always asked a lot of questions. Questions say I am interested, I care, gives a...Read More
From my good friend Brad Harris who continues to inspire me. EXCUSES- protect you, but they extract a heavy cost. You can’t live a full life while you wear them. You can take away someone’s house. You can take their food, their money. You can take their clothes, their freedom, even their children. But you...Read More
We have come again to that most celebrated holiday of the year and what a wonderful time it is. There are many days through out the year that are set apart to remember the great men and women of history who impacted our world. However the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ surpasses them...Read More
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