Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in the US and it is a day to reflect and celebrate the blessings of life.  One of the problems with Thanksgiving is the tendency to go the opposite direction and start feeling bad because you haven’t reached all the goals you think you should have at this point in your … Continue reading Be Aware, Be Grateful

I saw this acronym on a poster at my son’s doctor’s office the other day. Sounds like an easy way of making the workplace, or any place, a better place to be.  If we could all pay heed and think before we speak, or post, think of how much less friction there would be.  Instead … Continue reading Think

Leaders should be guiding others to be better today than they were yesterday.  This ensures a team of people who are fully equipped to accomplish the mission.  The secret to this isn’t terribly complicated but it isn't necessarily a natural practice for many. More common is for leaders to command while followers listen and try … Continue reading Are You Empowering Or Commanding?

Do you ever have times where you feel your work or pursuits are failing or are not recognized and you want to give up?  I think we all get into times where this haunts us and I would love to be able to provide my own words of great wisdom but I have chosen instead … Continue reading For When You’re Losing Drive