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

As America grows more and more diverse culturally, religiously, ethnically, it is critical that we embrace the American creed. Yes, America has always been a “melting pot.” But what is the pot that holds our multicultural stew together? Chesterton said the pot’s “original shape was traced on the lines of Jeffersonian democracy.” A democracy founded...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 results   What’s next? Whenever you’re ready – here are three ways I can help you take your business to the next level: Grab a free copy of my...Read More

May you all have a grateful and Godly Day of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Proclamation, 3 October 1789               Thanksgiving Proclamation [New York, 3 October 1789] By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be...Read More

When we think of the most destructive weapons we generally think of huge bombs or nuclear bombs however the weapon that daily does more destruction than all the bombs is one we all possess. It is also the most difficult weapon to control hence leading to hurt, anger, cruelty, criticism and a host of other...Read More

There was a time when our children stood at attention, and with pride, put their hand on their heart, and in one UNITED VOICE recited the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. There was a time when STRENGTH and HONOR meant something and was a time when standing for our FLAG meant something. There was a time when...Read More

Our Debt To The Heroic Men And Valiant WomenIn The Service Of Our Country Can Never Be Repaid.They Have Earned Our Undying Gratitude.For Love Of Country They Accepted Death And Thus Resolved All Doubts And Made Immortal Their Patriotism And Their Virtue– Harry Truman & James A Garfield   What’s next? Whenever you’re ready –...Read 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

Webster defines a Leader as “One who Leads”. Profound isn’t it ? What we discover is a leader is not necessarily one with a position but one with a process of performance in solving problems. All to often we find people in a position of leadership who really aren’t leaders; they just follow directions in...Read More