Some things occur naturally like the sunrise, seasons, and the changing of the tides. Many folks put trust in the same category, thinking it’s simply a natural outgrowth of relationships. Nothing could be further from the truth. What’s more, if you believe that trust is inevitable, you’re far less likely to make the effort required… [Read More]
Is Your Friend Really An Acquaintance?
There are folks you’ve known for many years, had their kids over to play with your kids, spent time with them at work, and you may even have been on the receiving end of a favor or two. Does that make them a friend — or an acquaintance? You may be asking yourself, why does… [Read More]
Serve Your Customers
Every once in a blue moon, I read a book that’s so good I want to shout from the rooftops. Serve to Lead by James Strock is such a book. Serve to Lead is a revolutionary approach for twenty-first century leadership. Every page offers timeless principles that will inspire you to achieve greatness and lead… [Read More]
How to Fight Complacency
Would You Do Something Unethical If You Could Get Away with It?
Lying, cheating, stealing. I assume you know the difference between right and wrong. The question is whether you abstain from those acts because you’re honorable or because you’re afraid of getting caught. Would you do something unethical if you could get away with it? Nobody, except the perpetrator, really knows why an unscrupulous act was… [Read More]
7 Steps to Go from Brutally Blunt to Helpfully Honest
Successful leaders know that their employees are their most prized asset. Why aren’t they always treated that way? Why are managers puzzled by employees who are highly motivated outside of work but show little initiative on the job; people who put in time but no energy; people who spend more time working on their résumés… [Read More]
Should Your Viewpoint Matter More Than Mine?
It’s great that you live a healthy lifestyle, are passionate about your beliefs, and are committed to your causes, but that doesn’t mean everyone has to agree with you. Believe me, no one’s trying to pass judgment; quite to the contrary. Unlike multiple-choice tests, in life there may be two right answers to the same… [Read More]
Take Ownership by Taking Responsibility
You have choices. You can live a healthy lifestyle or eat to your heart’s content. You can spend money like a drunken sailor or invest in your future. You can listen to your conscience or fall victim to temptation. The fact is, you have the freedom to choose, but you’re not free from the consequences… [Read More]
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