The High Price of Negative Motivation
I was standing to the left of the stage in a huge ballroom preparing to speak to a group of 300 construction supervisors. I was...
Look Around — Are You Surrounded by the Right People?
One of the most important decisions we make in life is who we choose to be around. In fact, there is an old proverb that reads, “Show me...
Is Your Routine Boring You to Death?
Our lives require a certain degree of routine. For some people, routine helps them keep order to their day. For others, it lowers stress...
Why Failure May Be More Valuable Than Success
The morning after a sixteen hour drive from Illinois, my father-in law walked into my office and asked, “Do we learn more from our...
Share the Vision: Employees Can’t Embrace What They Can’t See
Some people are wonderful with details. They can take an incredible vision, break it down into bite-sized pieces, and identify a laundry...
How to Build Accountability to Avoid the Hall of Blame
Listen. Can you hear it? There is someone around you not taking the blame for something in their life. In fact, you hear it everywhere...
How Strong Leaders Go In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lion
“March comes in a like a lion, and out like a lamb.” I remember in my early years hearing those words from a teacher trying to explain...
Laughing on the Job is No Laughing Matter
Some people love to shop. They can go into a mall and spend hours aimlessly wandering from shop to shop with absolutely no idea what they...
The Most Common Mistake We Make When Setting Expectations
Few would argue that a key first step to accomplishing anything in life is having a clear understanding of expectations. Not only is it...
Why Personal Engagement is the First Step to Employee Engagement
Much has been written about how an organization can enhance employee engagement. It’s an important area of focus when you consider the...
