DON’T Do These Things!

I have another blog, Leaderclip, which is sort of a clipping blog, where I try to post daily a summary of an article I find interesting or useful. That blog started as a sample project to encourage some clients to create a scrapbook of articles that inspire them so that when they need inspiration or … Continue reading →

The Kids Are All Right!

I spent some time the last couple days judging a regional home-school speech tournament sponsored by the National Christian Forensics and Communication Association (NCFCA), and it reminded me about a number of things we might forget when we get busy doing projects, business deals, vacations, etc. As my good friend and mentor Ed DeCosta would … Continue reading →

An Idea That Took Off

I started a new blog as a demonstration project for clients. Boy was I surprised when people found it and read it! Continue reading →

Stacy the Waiter: Customer Service genius

Emily Heyward recently wrote a column in FastCompany about what restaurants can teach us about making clients happy. Her thoughts about being willing to make recommendations, keeping track of the details and taking the time necessary are relevant and on point. She disputes some people’s contention that the best restaurant service is the kind you … Continue reading →

How to succeed at the highest level

Be prepared. What you do when it doesn’t matter has a major impact on how you will perform when it does matter. Colin Kaepernick was asked, recently, if he was nervous about starting in the Superbowl after starting only 1/2 a season. “No,” he replied, “because I am prepared.” Kaepernick replaced one of the top … Continue reading →

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The crush of the holiday season is upon us and if your life is anything like mine you are challenged to create the time to blog in. There are the concerts and pageants and parties to attend.  There are preparations for the yet to come big seasonal celebration with…

Top 10 Ways to Set and Achieve New Year’s Resolutions

It is Christmastime and a time to be grateful. It is also the end of the year, and time to take stock of what you have done and what you want to do in the coming year. How did you do achieving your goals in the past year? A University of Scranton study concluded only … Continue reading →