Are You Committed to a Cause Greater Than Yourself?
Day-to-day life can be rather boring. We often look forward to the exciting plans we make because it’s an opportunity to do something...
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 to Stand Out When Screwing Things Up
Irish novelist James Joyce once wrote, “A man’s errors are his portals of discovery.” Some days I feel I’ve spent a little too much time...
The Hidden Reason You Need to Write Down Your 2016 Goals
A common ritual for many people this time of year is to take some time to plan for the New Year.We often take a look at where we are and...
Why You Need to Be Comparing Yourself to Others
Since we were kids we’ve been comparing ourselves to those around us. We have a great lunch, but the kid sitting next to us has a better...
Just Who Do You Think You Are?
I have a confession to make. I’m not proud of it, but it’s who I am. For my entire adult life, I’ve been a political junkie. Unlike most...
If You’re On Time, You’re Late!
One of the most precious resources we have is our time. The same is true for the people we encounter. The respect we pay to those around...
The Destruction of Being Right
We need to be right. It feels good, and validates our self-worth. We’ll knowingly suffer the negative consequences of broken...
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...
Your Personal Brand Promise
When we consider the brand of a company, we often think of the image that comes to mind based on our experiences. If the same is true for...
