The day after tomorrow is the first day of the last month of 2011. Can you believe it? Here are some thoughts on finishing the year strong. Today, I will do what others won’t so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t. ~Jerry Rice Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My [...]
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Tuesday Tidbit
November 29, 2011Sunday Service – Support Small Business Saturday
November 20, 2011Typically, Sunday Service focuses on a non-profit organization or the many ways individuals can support non-profits besides just making cash donations. Today’s post is a little different, but still a way to help your community. This Saturday, November 26, is national “Small Business Saturday.” Supporting local small business is important to both the national and local economies. Shopping [...]
Thank you Thursday
November 17, 2011I’ve been really working on practicing gratitude over the last year. When I sit down to write the weekly “Thank you Thursday” post, sometimes it flows easily. Other times, I have to put aside a rough day, or ignore not feeling well, or the myriad of other things that can stand in the way of [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
November 15, 2011I’ve had the joy of being around a new baby boy several times in the last 36 hours. Instead of the typical teamwork or leadership quotes, this week’s Tidbit is inspired by him! A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities. -Eda J. LeShan A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
November 8, 2011No matter how much things may change, nothing can change the value of teamwork. Having people with whom you can share a burden, brainstorm ideas, improve a process, solve a problem, celebrate success and plan for the future, always makes a situation better than if you faced it alone. That’s a true life statement, not just a [...]
Happy Birthday, Mom!
November 6, 2011Today is my Mom’s 76th birthday. She doesn’t know it’s her birthday. She won’t be celebrating today. I can’t pick up the phone and wish her well. My brother will visit her, I’m sure, but she won’t recognize him. Mom has Alzheimer’s. I’ve written about Mom and this disease on Mother’s Day and Alzheimer’s Action Day and [...]
Thank you Thursday
November 3, 2011Sometimes, I need reminders that thankfulness can be for the most ordinary of things. Last night, I watched a recording of NBC news anchor Brian Williams’ new show, Rock Center. The very first segment was about Williston, North Dakota, a town in the middle of an oil-driven economic boom. Among the success stories, correspondent Harry Smith [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
November 1, 2011Happy November 1st! It’s hard to believe that it’s November already! There are only sixty days left in the year. Seventeen of those days fall on the weekend. Subtract Thanksgiving and we are left with just forty two work days remaining in 2011. How will you make the best of those remaining days? Worrying and [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
October 25, 2011Why invest time and energy in employee development? Every tiny apple seed has the potential to grow into an apple tree just bursting with shiny, sweet, delicious apples. But, if the seed isn’t properly planted and watered, it may not sprout and it won’t develop strong roots. As it grows, the sapling needs protection, so [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
October 18, 2011One of the hardest thing for many people to do – at work or outside of work - is make a decision. As leaders, our decisions sometimes have a broad impact. Often, we have policies or guidelines to help steer us in the right direction. Sometimes, we have to first weigh the old “pros and cons” [...]
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