I cringe every time I stop to consider the number of great ideas that must go to waste simply because someone waits to launch their idea, business, work of art, or particular masterpiece because they felt that things needed to be perfect before doing so. Take a moment to ponder the times in your life ...…
Memorial Day began as a day of remembrance and reconciliation after the Civil War, and today I stand with my fellow Americans honoring the memory of those who have served us and enabled our freedom. A special bow of my head in memory of Uncle Tom, who lost his life at war, and to my ...…
Every time we hold a BIG Dream Gathering, I meet at least one person who says, “I don’t know what any of my big dreams are. I’m just not sure what to write down as my big dreams or life goals.” I can understand. I think we’ve all been there. Heck, maybe you’re there right ...…
Have you ever purchased a car, left the lot and suddenly noticed all the cars on the road just like yours? Do you think they weren’t there before? (It’s almost as if they’ve appeared out of nowhere–released into the car wild, right after your purchase.) Of course those cars were always there. If you didn’t ...…
We spend the bulk of our day in the idea-free zone. Wake up, get ready, go to work, complete our tasks. Update spreadsheets, catch up on correspondence, endure meetings. In between – small talk with colleagues, a funny Facebook video, a personal call or e-mail. Maybe a quick workout before coming home, eating, and zoning ...…
The words yes and no are two extremely powerful words that are capable of evoking strong feelings, emotions and can even be life changing when used at the right time. These two powerful words are also two of the most misused words in our language today. Do you have a case of yes and no ...…
“So, What Do YOU Do?” As a professional speaker and communication consultant, I have been asked for years by nervous entrepreneurs and professionals headed to networking meetings and live events about the best way to put together an “elevator speech.” And for years I have been telling those same people why they should not have ...…
It’s time to get the week started….here’s the “Question of the Week.” This is going to be a great one today talking about truly what we feel is most beautiful in our lives…. What in life, is beautiful to you? Where do you find inspiration?…
I’ve just finished Steven Pressfield’s book Do The Work. It is a quick, impactful read on overcoming resistance. For a limited time, the hardcover edition is under $10 and the Kindle edition is free. You likely will pull several quotes out of this book as reminders to keep moving forward. Pressfield’s discussion of Assistance – ...…
Can you relate to meeting overload? One study suggests that managers spend 30% – 40% of their time in meetings! Even more staggering is the fact that much of that meeting time is considered a total waste of time. In a series of 3 articles, I’m going to talk about meetings that do make a ...…
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