Do you show up at 100% every time for everything and everyone? Don’t worry – no one does. It’s not realistic. Sure you are physically present, however, with the demands on all of us, it is unrealistic to think anyone is going to be 100% all of the time at everything for everyone. Think about the distractions we are all dealing with each day on a regular basis. To begin with everybody is going 100 miles per hour – and – that’s before you even get into your car! Then there’s notifications … [Read more...]
Intentional Gratitude – Happy Thanksgiving
One of the first CEO’s I had direct contact with while working with him often stated - the door swings both ways. This applied to a number of instances from deals we were negotiating to employees being hired or fired. The statement applies to viewpoints we all hold near and dear to our hearts as well. "If a person isn’t thankful for what they’ve got, they aren’t likely to be thankful for what they’re going to get." ~Frank A. Clark Have you ever considered how others see you? Especially … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
"Christmas gift suggestions: to your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect." ~ Oren Arnold "My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?" - Bob Hope I hope you take time to enjoy your family and friends during this holiday season. Wishing you a … [Read more...]
Intentional Gratitude
One of the first CEO’s I had direct contact with while working with him often stated - the door swings both ways. This applied to a number of instances from deals we were negotiating to employees being hired or fired. The statement applies to viewpoints we all hold near and dear to our hearts as well. "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." ~John F. Kennedy Have you ever considered how … [Read more...]