From Anger to Passion
In my book Living for the Weekday, I share my thoughts on how employees can contribute to a culture of engagement in travel around the...


Lesson from an Airport Greeting
My career as a professional speaker requires me to spend a great deal of time in airports. Most days I can report numerous bizarre...


Do You Know Where You Really Fall?
A couple weeks ago I wrote about the ongoing challenge of employee disengagement. In that blog (Which You is Going to Show Up?), I...


Anybody Need a Ride?
Several years ago I had the opportunity to speak on a cruise ship. This was my first cruise and I had a great time with my client. In...


Which “You” is Going to Show Up?
The most recent employee engagement poll from The Gallup Organization indicates that employee engagement hasn’t changed much. According...


Your Punishment … Community Service
Get caught breaking the law and you’ll likely be punished. Exceed the speed limit and you may be required to pay a fine. Drink and drive...


The Gift of Attention
According to a segment on the Today Show on NBC this morning, a new study indicates men can give only six minutes of attention to their...


Summer Challenge
The long-awaited summer break is here. Let the fun begin! For many people, the summer break is an opportunity to abandon routine. With...


Imagine the Surprise
All indications were this man was dead. His hospice nurse said he was dead. A family member said he was dead. And upon his arrival, the...


The Dreaded Sticky Note
This past week I had the privilege of working with a client’s management team in California. We spent some time discussing those things...

