In every human interaction, one person is training another how to behave. The question is: Do you want to be the trainer or trainee? Almost everyone opts to be the trainer…until they learn what that entails. Choosing to be the … Continued
While presumptions can simplify life, beware! They are equally likely to produce unintended results. Background I was helping a friend develop a marketing message. I offered a number of suggestions based on what I presumed to be the interests of … Continued
Scott Simon, Weekend Edition Saturday (opens in a new link), in his interview of Governor Spencer Cox, R-Utah, asked the governor what can be done to temper the extremism that’s so prevalent today. The governor said that both the traditional … Continued
Early in my career with a national CPA firm I was advised to make my point then “give them time” to reflect on it. As is the case of many youthful endeavors, we tend to push too hard in an … Continued
It’s not disagreeing that’s the problem, it’s how we disagree. Disagreement is healthy. From disagreement we get varying perspectives that lead to deeper insights and, ultimately, better choices. Given these potential benefits we should express our views when we disagree … Continued
“Luther had gotten so sucked up, so turned around by the simple need to move—anywhere, anytime, anyhow—that he’d forgotten that the motion had to be put in the service of a purpose.” from Dennis Lehane’s The Given Day (opens in … Continued
In Jeffrey Archer’s book Mightier Than The Sword (opens in a new link), a character’s eulogy included this reference to a life well led: “He never knew what envy was, nor hate; His soul was filled with worth and honesty. … Continued
Over the years one of the things I’ve observed is that people are more unselfish in helping others realize their dreams than they are in realizing their own dreams. While being unselfish with others is a good thing, we should … Continued
In a Law and Order (opens in a new link) episode the District Attorney said “Challenge and opportunity come in pairs.” I found that intriguing because the expression I’ve typically heard is challenge OR opportunity. The “or” distinction being used … Continued
Do you need some encouragement? Are things not going as planned even though you know you’re doing the right things to make it happen? Are you wondering whether the payback will be worth the effort? Well, there’s a remedy for … Continued