Connecting with others will require the skill to listen to what is being said “between the lines.” It is literally one of the greatest abilities a leader can have. Behind someone’s words is where their heart lies. That’s where you get to connect with another human being on a whole different level. Listening is about being […]
I have heard it said that some people don’t just worry occasionally, they worry recreationally. Is this you? Do you find yourself worrying… a lot? With financial struggles, culture, politics, relationship issues, and the unknown future it is easy to let worry consume our thoughts. The only problem with worry is that it is a […]
“I will act as if what I do will make a difference.” ~William James A common trait that innovators have is that they believe that what they are doing is important. They feel that their contribution to the world is of value. In fact, the more value you place on yourself the more innovative you become. […]
Benjamin Disraeli and William Gladstone were two of the most politically competitive rivals in Great Britain in the nineteenth century. Their battles were so intense in the political arena that it flowed over to their personal lives as well. They both were animated men who had a mastery of politics. However, Benjamin Disraeli was the […]
Proverbs 14:30 says, “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” Wow, our spiritual well being truly does effect our physical wellness. What we allow to enter into our lives can do more good or damage than we probably realize. I know many people who’s bones are rotting because […]
Inspire: (verb) to encourage somebody to greater effort, enthusiasm, or creativity: to awaken a particular feeling in somebody [Latin-inpirare “to breath”] Inspiration births creativity. All art is an expression of inspiration. Art has to originate somewhere. The most creative people are the most inspired people. Wether that inspiration comes from joy & strength or hurt […]
Let me share with you the story of how my junior high math teacher single-handedly changed my attitude toward his class, for the better. This is a story of how he capitalized on a wave of opportunity. My teacher’s name was Mr. Peters. I never had a great attitude in his class. I did, however, […]
While paying for an item I was purchasing the other day I pulled out some cash from my wallet and handed it to the cashier. As I was letting go of my hard earned cash (which is much harder than swiping a plastic card) I noticed the famous saying on our currency…IN GOD WE TRUST. As […]
Unplanned time produces an unproductive life. The truth still remains…if you fail to plan you might as well plan to fail. I coach many people that have lost their edge because they are coasting rather than creating. They are a victim to procrastination, therefore they experience disorientation when it comes to their time. They have […]
Dave Kaiser, a kicker for the Michigan State Spartans, had a moment in football history that will forever be remembered. During the 1956 Rose Bowl game, Michigan State and UCLA were tied at 14 with just a few seconds left. The Spartans had the ball with one 41 yard field goal attempt left. Coach Duffy […]