The movie Jaws was a huge success. It made its indelible mark back in the mid-1970s and kept innumerable beach goers out of the water.  And while the huge shark was the focus of our fear as it reeked havoc killing unwitting swimmers, it was not the one we should have been most afraid of. … Continue reading Fear the mayor, not the shark.

You must color inside the lines. This is what we were taught. So, we did.  In fact, I was taught that you should, once you pick a color for a particular area, press your crayon hard and trace over the line as the extra wax would help you not accidentally go outside of it. So, … Continue reading The Art of Coloring Inside the Lines

“When” can be a destroyer of movement. “When” can subvert greatness. And people succumb to it all the time.  “I will step up *when* I get paid more.” “I will do more than the minimum requirement *when* I get more recognition.” “I will go out of my way *when* someone goes out of their way … Continue reading The tyranny of “when.”

Businesses like to communicate messages, and so many of them say, “We care about you” or “We want to help you.” But how many act out those messages? How many walk their talk? I was watching one of those house-hunting shows, and the realtor not only showed the client houses for purchase but also showed … Continue reading I want to help you, I really do. But do you really?