Some lessons are so important that they withstand the test of time. Remember Aesop’s fable The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg? It’s about a countryman who had a goose that laid a golden egg each day. Unfortunately, the greedy countryman grew impatient because he wasn’t getting rich fast enough. So he killed the goose,… [Read More]
When Rules Outweigh Common Sense
Rules essentially tell you what you can or can’t do in a given situation. There are grammar rules to construct a sentence, rules to play a sport, and even rules to tell you which side of the street to drive on. In essence, they provide structure, stability, and predictability in life. Without them, things would… [Read More]
You Be the Judge
Everyone thinks they’re an expert. They judge style, review restaurants, grade policies, scrutinize movies, evaluate leadership effectiveness, and play Monday-morning quarterback. They even judge the beliefs and values of friends and colleagues. Why are folks so judgmental? Some people want to show off how smart they are, while others judge folks to make themselves feel… [Read More]
Are You Enthusiastic for the Success of Others?
Some people have it all (or so it seems). They have the power, wealth, and status that most people can only dream of. How do you feel about that? Do you view these folks with disapproval and contempt or are you enthusiastic for their success? That depends on how you view the world. Stephen R…. [Read More]
Here’s the Good News
Do you find bad news exhausting? The problem is, you can’t escape it. Politicians are grumbling, celebrities are bellyaching, the news media are ranting, and even social media friends are whining. (Ugh!) You’d think there’s no good news anymore. Complaining never solved a problem, and it never will. Don’t get me wrong. Of course, we… [Read More]
Sometimes It’s Good Business to Turn Away Business
Some folks think it’s never good business to turn away business. I beg to differ. In fact, there are times when new business will cost you money, tarnish your reputation, and possibly even damage the long-term prospects of your organization. You’re probably thinking, “You’re kidding, right?” The fact is, there are times when it’s good… [Read More]
Are You All Foam and No Beer?
If You Can’t Be Yourself Around Others, Who Are You?
We all play pretend when we’re young. The problem is, when some folks get older, they continue to play pretend. They pretend to be confident when they’re insecure; they pretend to have opinions when they’re members of groupthink; and they pretend to be successful when they’re barely making ends meet. Did you ever ask yourself… [Read More]
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