87. What does meaning mean?
A while back a long time client dropped by my office in search of coffee and a chat. His life had gone off on an … Read More
86. We are all gifted when it comes to predicting the future.
The other day I was enjoying a leisurely and extended coffee break in a nearby restaurant with a long time colleague when I became aware … Read More
85. Duvet, Oy Vey
We never know when life is going to mete out the next lesson it deems we need to learn but I have learned certain signs … Read More
84. Of course I know what I want, don’t I?
A few weeks ago I was asked to speak for a few hours on goal setting and planning at a convention. This is a topic … Read More
83. Gotta go get me some culture
Over the course of several meetings with different people in separate organizations spanning a period of many weeks I noticed a recurring theme of how … Read More
82. Hey buddy, can you spare a friend?
A few weeks ago I ran into an old friend. Someone with whom I had lost contact more than 17 years ago. I didn’t actually … Read More
81. I’ll only do it if I have to
I was chatting with a few long time acquaintances recently who are all senior managers in a mid-size North America wide corporation. Their average … Read More
80. I need somebody to like me
I read an article some years ago that defined a leader as being someone who causes those around him/her to willingly go along with his/her … Read More
79. Survey Says …
In going about my day job, one of the services offered through my company is the conducting of employee surveys. Many organizations use surveys as … Read More
78. It’s too tough. I quit.
I share a birthday with Winston Churchill. No Smartass, not the year, the day. I was reminded of that great man a few years ago … Read More