We are all on a schedule, the question is – whose schedule are you on? I’m not trying to confuse you with this question so let me explain. We are all on a schedule in terms of priorities, actions, decisions and expectations. This schedule could be a; spouses, employers, driven by your personal or career …
Let me ask you – if you were told today you had only 30 days to live – would you do anything different or would you just spend your last 30 days in the same routines, attitudes and life approaches that you have followed for the past several years? My guess is that your answer …
How do I keep an article on information and knowledge brief when during the past twenty years there has been a daily relentless explosion of new information, research and inventions and ideas that invade our lives on a moment by moment basis? OK, so I will stick to four basics; 1)What is the difference between …
Information . . . Knowledge . . . Wisdom Which serves you best in your life? Read More »
I’m sure you’ve heard it a hundred times – attitude is everything. I know I’ve said it thousands of times, but what exactly does this mean or better still what are the factors that contribute to our attitudes? The list is really long and complex, but I will cut to the basics hoping that if …
I will guarantee that at least once in your career as a manager, leader or business owner you have made a hiring mistake. One that in hindsight cost you more than you would have ever anticipated. There are four areas I would like to discuss when it comes to better hiring and recruiting practices; resumes, …
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 »
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 …
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 …
