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
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
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
While we deem some people successful and others not, there doesn’t seem to be a universal measure to define who’s successful and who isn’t. To illustrate this point, I’m going to share with you three examples, then ask you which … Continued
Do you naturally think negative thoughts? Or are you more inclined to think positively? Background I was in the audience of a dear friend, Derlene Hirtz, founder of You Empowered Services LLC (opens in a new link), when she cited … Continued
As someone who has taught at high schools, colleges and through business training programs, what I’ve discovered is that the most effective learning comes through discovery. In order to fully understand this point, let’s explore the more common learning approaches. … Continued