One Way to Handle The Unexpected Challenge of Less Being More
“Less explanation is more convincing than more explanation.” Alan Cohen This past week, my speaking took a different and challenging turn. I was invited to deliver a Pecha Kucha at […]
318. BONUS-Tom Peters: Resume Virtues and Eulogy Virtues
Tom Peters has walked many, many paths in life, more than many of us can claim. He’s been a Navy Seabee overseas in Vietnam, a White House advisor, a McKinsey […]
Don’t Miss Out: Say Yes To The S
A few weeks ago, I was in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for work. But, because I am not all work and no play (though my family might want to debate that […]
This One Change Can Have Many Benefits, Including Reduced Conflict
On Sunday afternoon, my son and I walked on the Chessie Trail near our home in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was a crisp, sunny, perfect spring day. We talked about […]
315.Kute Blackson: Yes, Surrender!
We tend to associate the word surrender with quitting or giving up. Something less than honorable. In his book, The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go, transformational […]
Every Time You Disrupt Yourself, There’s A Potential Ripple Effect
Not long ago, I was talking to an individual about a major opportunity that one of the partners in their marriage had received. It was precisely the sort of disruptive […]
Three Ways To Improve Your Personal Growth
When I deplaned in Delhi, a man approached me and offered to pick up my suitcase and ferry it to the cab. I told him no, thank you. I had […]
This Life-Experience Is One I Will Not Soon Forget
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” Maya Angelou I wrote about my trip to India when I […]
Do You Love To Show Hospitality To Others? It Could Be Your Superpower!
“True hospitality is marked by an open response to the dignity of each and every person.” Kathleen Norris, 19th-century American novelist I am in India for a wedding this week; […]
What Do You Think Is The Most Important Sound In Any Language?
“A person’s name is the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” – Dale Carnegie A few years ago, I had a podcast producer with a lengthy history in […]
