Sometimes I see people do things and I shake my head, thinking, “What’s wrong with them? What are they thinking?” Some of those folks believe that rules don’t apply to them or that they’re above the law. Others think their deeds won’t catch up with them. The truth is, they may get away with “murder”… [Read More]
You Can’t Force People to Care
There’s great truth in the saying, “You either have it or you don’t.” It’s certainly true when it comes to the skills required to succeed. Some people choose to fail. (Yes, you read that right.) Some folks lack the skills to get ahead, but others suffer from a poor attitude. Skills are acquired; attitude is… [Read More]
Focus on Inches and You’ll Win by a Mile
Groupthink: What Makes You Think Others Know Better?
We see a post on social media, read an article in the paper, listen to opinions in a meeting, hear the results of a poll, and before you know it, we adjust our views and jump on the bandwagon with everyone else. It’s as if we say, “If it’s good enough for them, it’s good… [Read More]
Don’t You Worry About a Thing
If you’re anything like me, you’ve worried about failing a test, being late for a meeting, or giving a lousy presentation. Well…I did crappy on some tests, arrived late for a few meetings, and you guessed it, had my share of lousy presentations. And you know what? I’m still here to tell you about it…. [Read More]
Silence…Now Hear This
It’s interesting to contrast our hectic lives with the peacefulness of nature. The serenity of a stroll on a white sand beach, the calmness of a hike in a lush forest, and the stillness of wandering on a snow-covered mountain trail. The experience is tranquil, the scenery is breathtaking, and the feeling is soothing. It… [Read More]
Will You Choose the Right Path?
Does It Pay to Be Ethical?
If you asked people whether they’d prefer to work for an ethical company, 9 out of 10 people would say, “Yes.” If you asked the same folks whether they’d run their organization that way if they were in charge, they’d say, “Absolutely!” BUT what actually happens when they have the chance? Well…that’s a different story…. [Read More]
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