If you’ve ever shipped something valuable, I bet you took extra care to wrap it securely. By the same token, some folks treat their kids like delicate crystal — shielding them from adversity and disappointment. While I’m sure those parents have admirable intentions, well-intentioned plans can have unintended consequences. While nurturing promotes self-reliance, self-esteem, and… [Read More]
Exceptional Employees Are Worth Their Weight in Gold
Did you ever go to a restaurant where the server was so fantastic that they significantly impacted your dining experience? We all have. Every once in a while, you run into an employee who’s so fantastic at what they do that they make your head spin. Those folks are worth their weight in gold. Ideal… [Read More]
Face the Facts…It’s Your Responsibility
It’s only natural to put your life, your career, and the well-being of your family first. But do you think your job is done when you get what you want, or do you feel any obligation to others? For example, do you have a responsibility to lift others up, share your good fortune, or leave… [Read More]
15 Ways to Gain a Fresh Perspective
The Rise of Excuses and the Decline of Accountability
President Harry S. Truman famously said, “The buck stops here,” meaning he accepted full responsibility for his decisions and had no intention of shifting the blame to others. That said, many people today treat accountability like a hot potato. They seek recognition when things go well but disassociate themselves entirely when faced with setbacks. Do… [Read More]
It May Be Popular, But Is It Right?
When I was young, my mother told me what it was like to grow up in Berlin when Hitler and the Nazi party came to power. They personified the worst of humanity. It is unfathomable how one person caused so much misery. But he didn’t act alone. Neighbors snitched on neighbors. Families ratted out family… [Read More]
Valuable Lessons: A Walk Down Memory Lane
There was a time when hard work was a celebrated virtue, PC meant computer, and face-to-face conversations weren’t made via phone. It was a time when airline travel was luxurious, politicians were considered role models, and celebrities were famous for the roles they took on, not the clothes they took off. Let’s take a walk… [Read More]
How to Ride Life’s Ups and Downs
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