Change is the one thing in life that is constant in life. Each of us has change going on in our lives all the time. Some of them are minor and some are major. Some are good and some are bad. In keeping with the idea of change, … Read More
As I meet with coaching clients the first thing I always tell them is that the process is very much an internal one – filled with many questions. I want to share a few questions I often ask as well as what I typically hear in response to … Read More
WARSAW — I really believe everything which happens in life can be a learning lesson — whether good or bad. I have heard some people say, “The best way to learn a lesson is the hard way.” What they are saying is they believe they need to experience something bad to really learn the lesson well. I absolutely do not ascribe to this belief.
Read MoreIn the last few months, think about how many times you have said you weren’t quite ready to: Send out a resume Start a business you have been dreaming of Get out of job that saps the life out of you and get one that energizes you Start … Read More
I just read a very interesting blog by my good friend and mentor, Dan Miller of 48days.com. After reading his blog I thought I would share segments of it and my thoughts on them. This is not meant to be directed at just men since I am talking … Read More
There are many reasons we work. We need to provide for our families. We need to pay bills. We need to fill the need of having a purpose in our life. It is a great question to think about — why do I work? Let me share a … Read More
They say death and taxes are the only two sure things to happen. I would like to add a third to this list. “If you don’t plan your life, someone else will.” Many of my coaching clients and workshop attendees tell me they feel like they are being … Read More
Everyone experiences transition, or change. It happens in our personal, career and business lives. We move on, or forward, from one job to another. We move on, or forward, from one phase in business to another. We move on, or forward, in our personal and business relationships as … Read More
A week ago, I had a birthday. And the older I get, the more I realize a very important truth. As you pursue the ultimate best in your life, career and business, you must realize you can’t do it alone. You need other people to help you along the … Read More
Last week I started the discussion about whether going to college is the right choice, Again, I know even asking the question may be upsetting to some, but we need to be open all possibilities. This week I will address just a few things I hear fairly frequently … Read More
This is the season of graduation parties. It is a great time to celebrate and support all the accomplishments of our graduates. This time of year has made me think of sharing some thoughts about college and education in general. Over the next couple of weeks I am … Read More
Are your plans only good intentions? You know what I mean. You take all the time in the world to plan things out, but when it comes to taking action, things seem to stall. Here is our quote for the day, it is by Peter F. Drucker. “Plans … Read More
Today I have something short, sweet and to the point. I want to share a formula which works 100 percent of the time. It is a formula which gets results. Whether the results are good or bad, the formula stays the same and it works every time. Formula … Read More
Will you be happy if you are living the same life five years from now? Charlie “Tremendous” Jones was a fantastic speaker and author. He actually is in the Motivational Speaker Hall Of Fame. He said, “You will be the same person in five years as you are … Read More
I recently spent an entire day working outside on our flower beds. I wanted it to be a surprise for my wife. I dug out all the weeds, junk and old wood chips I could. Then I put in fresh, bright wood chips. I literally was just cleaning … Read More
I was recently at a conference that prompted a question to form in my mind. The man conducting the conference made a statement that we need to raise up leaders and not just doers. The question that then popped into my mind was, “Are you modeling leadership or … Read More
