Their stories are all too common: After years of hard work pursuing the American Dream, these self-motivated high achievers reach the pinnacle of success that’s so richly deserved. And — you guessed it; they let success go to their head. Whatever happened to being humble? These folks think they’re so special. They buy expensive “toys”… [Read More]
Archives for July 2013
How to Build Trust and Credibility
Trust is not an abstract, theoretical goal forever beyond our reach. Trust — or the lack of it — is inherent in every action that we take and affects everything that we do. Trust is the cement that binds relationships, keeping spouses together, business deals intact, and political systems stable. Without trust, marriages fail, voters… [Read More]
If You’re Not Proud, You’re Not Done
When we were young, we sought approval from our parents. As we grew older, we tried to impress our teacher, show off to our girlfriend or boyfriend, and suck up to our boss. Maybe it’s time to impress the most important person in life . . . Yourself. Unfortunately, some people can’t say that they’re… [Read More]
Why? (Many questions, few answers)
Do you ever find yourself questioning what’s happening in the world today? (I thought so.) I continue to ask myself why? Here are a few things that puzzle me. Why do we marvel at celebrity “role models,” but scold our kids for imitating their behavior? Why do we hear about Rose Garden spending bills, but… [Read More]