The quality of a life is defined by the quality of your relationships. True happiness doesn’t come from focusing solely on yourself and what you want. Instead, it is about making a positive difference in lives of others.
The Communities That Shape Our Lives Introduction Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about community. I am incredibly fortunate to be part of the Vistage community. In January, I’ll begin…
Functional leaders are often promoted because they know how to advocate for their people, protect their priorities, solve problems, and deliver results. Those strengths still matter. But at the senior…
“We must fight the tendency to sleepwalk through our lives, and awaken. This is the fundamental aspect of…
Chapter 1 – I would so like to begin by writing: “Now that I am at the end…
Things can unravel quickly. This is an unfortunate reality of life. Friendships built over a lifetime, partnerships forged…
It is never easy to lose someone or a pet that you love. It's a sad aspect of…
Several years ago, a colleague’s comments encouraged me to revisit the book, The Road Less Traveled, by M.…
Please click on this link for the Too Soon Old – Too Late Smart Book Summary ” We…
1: January – Boost Energy “…research shows, being happy energizes you, and at the same time, having more…
Please click on this link for The Trillion Dollar Coach Book Summary Chapter 1: The Caddie and the…
Introduction Lincoln stood for all that was right, honest, and self-evident. The foundation of Abraham Lincoln‘s leadership style…
Please click on this link for the Beneath the Armor Book Summary Introduction: “ Introduction There are new…
I: Consolation for Unpopularity Chapter 2 “If common sense is cordoned off from questions, it is because its…
M. Scott Peck Turning To Past Influences had a significant impact on me many years ago. I often…
The romantic interpretation of the first Thanksgiving always captivates me. I'm not sure the information is entirely accurate,…
It feels like we live in a world today where rushing to judge the behaviors and actions of…
Avoid self-sabotage by considering the consequences of your communication, making hasty decisions without a thorough understanding of the…
Whenever you get a disproportionately angry response from someone, there is usually something else deeper going on. People…
We don't need leaders who divide and conquer us, manipulating vulnerable situations to suit their ends. For those who…
Tools are only useful if they enable their users to become better, more effective individuals, whether as bosses,…
As one of my colleagues is fond of saying, "The conversation is not about the relationship; the conversation…
In life, we often encounter overly charming individuals who always seem to know what to say and how…
One day we will be here, and the next we will be gone. We can guess when that…
I have always been a fan of Dr. Gordon Livingston and his four books: Too Soon Old, Too…
I wanted to do something different with this blog. I am a huge fan of Ralph Waldo Emerson's literary…
I have always liked the idea as viewing your time similar to currency. You get to decide how…
I spend a majority of my work life in meetings or one on one conversations. It never ceases…
Anger is a part of life. Everybody gets angry sometimes. You wouldn't be human if you didn't access…
Not only is it okay to disagree, but it should be encouraged. Our democracy is partially founded upon…
We all know that we meet the same end, but we usually don't know when or why. Most…
When you own your business, it is your sandbox. You get to decide who plays in it and…
I typically ask my friends and clients to share some wisdom about life on their birthdays. I am…
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