March 6th, 2012

Character and Consequence

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This past week the National Football League uncovered a bounty program for players of one of the top teams in the league. The bounty pool rewarded players … Continue reading

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February 2nd, 2012

The Ripple Effect

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Words are powerful. Every day we use them to build people up and tear them down. We use them to engage and disengage … Continue reading

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January 4th, 2012

If You’re On Time, You’re Late!

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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 … Continue reading

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November 14th, 2011

Not To Do List

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As I sat here at my desk this morning preparing for another week, I began thinking of all the obligations I need to keep. Client work that needs to be done … Continue reading

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July 27th, 2011

From Anger to Passion

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In my book Living for the Weekday, I share my thoughts on how employees can contribute to a culture of engagement in their organization. As I travel around the country speaking about … Continue reading

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June 23rd, 2011

Careful — your character is showing!

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It was reported today that a Southwest Airlines pilot was suspended for remarks he made in the cockpit of a plane. What he thought was a private … Continue reading

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June 6th, 2011

To Err is Human …

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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 peering through those portals. Some of you may feel the same. Continue reading

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May 24th, 2011

The Power of Choice

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There are some lessons we learn in life that require constant reminders. For me, one of those lessons is the power of choice. It becomes so easy to continue to blame people, places, and … Continue reading

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May 13th, 2011

In Search of the Bond

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There are some people who spend a great deal of energy trying to separate their work life from their home life. They put their colleagues in a group, and their friends in another … Continue reading

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May 2nd, 2011

Measured and Managed

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We measure all kinds of things in business. Revenue, expense, profitability, turnover, inventory, etc. You name it, and it probably shows up on a corporate report at the end of the month. Continue reading

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