Relate to Collaborate

Relate to Collaborate

I recently heard advice from an 80-year-old, stating, “80% of your job is your ability to deal with people.”    This advice really resonated with me. Education is great, and you need to have intelligence, but this comes in all different...
Thankful Thoughts

Thankful Thoughts

It’s the time of year to reflect on what we’re thankful for again.    It’s Thanksgiving; what a day to say thank you! Thank you to all who listen, give feedback, and share how these blogs resonate with you. I love hearing how my blogs impact you and...
Great Players Let You Coach Them

Great Players Let You Coach Them

“Great players let you coach them!”   I heard this quote from my friend, John U. Bacon. It was told to him by Chuck Daly, the former Head Coach of the Detroit Pistons team that won back-to-back championships in the late 80s and early 90s. He was...
Exercise, Fresh Air & Reading

Exercise, Fresh Air & Reading

Exercise, fresh air and reading: it’s a powerful combination.   Recently, I was at a CEO conference in Colorado. I spent time with fellow CEOs, sharing best practices for growing organizations which was insightful and inspiring. It was great to get out of...
Amplify the Quiet Voices

Amplify the Quiet Voices

Adam Grant says, “The true leader in a group is rarely the person who talks the most.” I love this quote and perspective.   Adam has some great books that I recommend you read. He’s an Organizational Psychologist and a University of...
Approach Opportunities With Gratitude

Approach Opportunities With Gratitude

Be thankful for your opportunities and approach them with gratitude!    Bryce Harper, who plays baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, recently shared this sentiment. He hit a home run last weekend, propelling the Phillies into the World Series. A...