Quotes. It’s a crowded landscape these days. Once relegated to desktop calendars and inspirational posters tacked to the breakroom wall, quotes now pepper our every waking moment with reflective insight and omni-directional intent. People flock to social media like they’re running to the medicine cabinet, hoping for some intellectual, emotional, or spiritual stimulation to help … Continue reading The Only Three Quotes You Need To Become A Better Leader and Coach
Tag: Desire
“You Can’t Handle the Moment of Truth” (aka Do You Work Here?)
Forgive my rather obvious play on words. Blame it on a moment of introspection. Being the son of a career Marine, I spent my formative years in the company of my Dad’s peers, some of whom bore an outward resemblance to Jack Nicholson's character from the film "A Few Good Men". Most of the group … Continue reading “You Can’t Handle the Moment of Truth” (aka Do You Work Here?)
Service Secret #11: Viva la Vital Behaviors
“Tall Tim, my team has no energy, no life." "No one’s smiling. There’s no sense of urgency. I mean, people who were willing to do something extra now just stay in their circle. Even worse, our Customer Scores are way down. What happened? " "We need a Team Building activity or some sort of Bootcamp. … Continue reading Service Secret #11: Viva la Vital Behaviors
Feeling Inspired Key To Inspiring Others
Day has become night, Night has become day . . . which becomes night again, then night, or is it day, then . . . its all a blur. This is the reality when both of your sons, one a Graduate Student in Architecture, the other a talented Musician who writes and performs his own … Continue reading Feeling Inspired Key To Inspiring Others
Your Passion Is All Around You, All You Have To Do Is Listen
I was in Cleveland, Ohio, facilitating a leadership program at the beautiful Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. Although late October, the temperature outside was already lower than the numeric date on the calendar. One step into the frigid air, and I quickly decided that room service and a movie would be my entertainment for the evening. Perusing … Continue reading Your Passion Is All Around You, All You Have To Do Is Listen