The Myth of “Strengths & Weaknesses”

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The Myth of “Strengths & Weaknesses”

I can’t remember a time when my parents, coaches, teachers or significant others haven’t referred to the activities I’ve engaged in by grading them as either a strength or weakness.  From a conventional standpoint it appears this is a universal condition. Is it true?  If universal acceptance of the practice [Read More...]

Business Coaching -101

Possibilities ...

“An advocate,” whom I’ll call your Coach, helps you chart your course and reach your destination. A relationship different than any other you’ve ever had – someone in your corner … totally committed to your success. Someone who always encourages the authentic part of you, who sees how focused you can be, and constantly holding [Read More...]

Don’t confuse Day Planners with Goal Planners!

We all need to have a reliable system to track our appointments, activities and events.  I find it makes no discernable difference whether it is a note pad, yellow sticky notes, a full page Day Planner from any of the numerous vendors (Franklin Covey, Day Runner, etc), smart phones, MS Outlook … whatever device you [Read More...]

It’s not about where you’re from … it’s all about where you’re going.

It’s not about where you’re from … it’s all about where you’re going.

Another way to think about this – it’s not about your family of origin, where you were born, to whom you were born, etc … it’s about who you walk with!  As a young boy I grew up across the river from [Read More...]

To the Soldier … life’s a battle

Live Your Dream

To the Preacher … life’s a sermon

To the Teacher … life’s a lesson
To you my friend … what is life?

That is not a rhetorical question … you chose (or should have) to be who you are.  No mandate from “on high” … no other should have power over your choice.  You alone are responsible.
I do [Read More...]

Pearls of Wisdom

Together we make a "difference"

3 African Pearls of Wisdom:

“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”  This is an African proverb that Michael Chertok quoted on his first day on the job in his new role as DDD’s Vice President of Global Impact.

Often credited to Nelson Mandela … “Our deepest fear [Read More...]

“I DARE YOU!” … ( 9 Reasons to look inside )

Is this going to be your "sunrise" or "sunset"?

2011 is 85 days from now.  I’ve got (9) questions for you to ponder?
1.       What will it cost you to live in 2011?
2.       What will you learn that will improve your 2011?
3.       What will your health look like in 2011?
4.       What will you give to others that will be of benefit to them in 2011?
5.       [Read More...]

Leadership Development for 2010 and Beyond

Whether you're in the cold dead of winter, or not - the sun will rise!

Often times, when companies are forced to squeeze their financial belt, developing employees and creating future leaders gets pushed aside. However, building a sustainable company requires having a leadership growth and succession plan in place at all times.

In a recent study conducted by OI Partners, data indicated that 54% of the companies surveyed do [Read More...]

Entrepreneur to Entrepreneur …

"Is it time to sing YOUR song?"

An entrepreneur is an individual who has a dream, a vision, a purpose, and is committed to make it happen!

It all starts with a dream and an intense desire to build something of value. Many people dream about inventing something, seeing the world change based on their efforts, or building a [Read More...]

The Ethics in business needs to be … Relevent

In the shades of "ethics" ... there is always - Light!

Relevant!

Political Correctness (PC) is not a language “steeped” in ethics. Disclaimer: This business owner, author, husband, former Fighter Pilot, believer in God, friend, coach and Father has on many an occasion had to remove his foot from his mouth to take the next step.
Ethics can be approached from many angels.  By [Read More...]