Over the years I have asked myself the same question a number of times: Why can't I or don't I do what I know I could about . . . . whatever? There are so many people who want different outcomes in their life but who seem to be unwilling or unable to take the …
Life is filled with a variety of transitions – changes, endings and new beginnings. Each of us lives through many such transitions. The transition of: – graduating from high school or college and starting a career. – leaving one job, career and moving on to another. – leaving a relationship that is destructive or lacks …
The ability to move through life’s transitions takes courage and faith Read More »
During the past couple of decades there has been a shift taking place in a major life area. Yes, this is just my opinion but if you will take a serious look at trends and people’s behavior I am sure you will agree. People today are spending more time blaming than looking in the mirror …
No one likes pain: emotional, physical or spiritual pain. Each of us wants to sail through life from birth to death without ever having: -been betrayed. -been abandoned. -been lied to. -failed. -had insurmountable problems. -risked it all and lost. -been disappointed. -And this list goes on and on and on. I for one know …
It has been said by many people, “that the only limitations we encounter in life are those self-limiting ones that we place on ourselves.” If this is true, and at this point I am neither agreeing or disagreeing with this premise, why then do so few people reach their full potential? Why do so many …
Let me be clear from the onset Unmanaged stress contributes to more mistakes, poor decisions, mistrust, inconsistent morale and poor employee performance in general. There are any number of issues that contribute to this stress issue a few of the major ones are; -Ongoing change -Uncertainty -A lack of appreciation, recognition and validation -Work overload …
I am sure you have seen ripples in a stream or lake. These are caused by some external factor like wind, a passing boat or a school of fish. But ever noticed how far they travel before they sort of disappear into the rest of the water? As a sailor I can tell you my …
Let me begin with my favorite quote from my mentor Mark Twain. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the ones you did do.” I love this quote as it is so profound and yet so simple and true. In fact I have it framed on my …
Struggling with something now? Had more than you share of struggle? Had a struggle-free life (I seriously doubt it)? Why is it that all of us sooner or later struggle in life with; our careers, our relationships, finances, health or a myriad of other life circumstances? Cause it’s normal, yes struggle comes with life and …
My latest book, Blah. . . Blah . . . Blah – Don’t Tell Me – Show Me will be coming off the press in a few weeks so I thought I would give you a brief excerpt. If integrity based and honest communication is important to you in any or all of your relationships …
Is your communication grounded in honesty – no matter what? Read More »
