Animal Farm
My German Shepherd can reach 32 miles-per-hour, for short bursts, and maintain 15 MPH for about an hour. A cheetah can reach 75 MPH (the fastest land animal) but only for about 30 seconds (that is not a typo). They
Which Answer Do You Prefer?
What do you do? I'm an architect. I'm a coach. I'm a bus driver. I'm a teacher. What do you do? I create more productive living and working environments. I generate higher performance and fulfillment. I provide safe and reliable transportation to businesses, stores, and homes. I help create
Getting Out from Under Overwhelm and “Panic”
If you find yourself in "overwhelm" or semi-panic, take the time to stop whatever you're doing and focus on the fact that you're actually okay as you sit there. At this moment you're fine. Find the cause of the current
I Hope the Point Was Understood
A client told me the other day that the customer is always right. I told him he was wrong.
Sorry, I Skipped Page 2
Language controls discussions, discussions controls relationships, relationships control business. Prepare for a meeting with the language you intend to use given the people and circumstances involved. "Slide decks" and presentations and generic speeches aren't going to influence anyone today. Stand out in
Use Your Own Metrics
It's easy to predict doom and gloom. That's what the modern media do, essentially, as does every disaffected and unhappy person on social media. It's not so easy to find opportunity, to stay positive, and to thrive rather than whine. "To
Yet Another Stupid Prediction
This is what some guy posted on Sunday, and his prediction didn't quite come true on Monday. Not close. And as I write this, the Dow futures are up over 1,000 points. I don't know how the day will end,
Coulda, Shoulda….
If you're constantly admonishing yourself about what you could have said and should have said, you're going to live a pretty stressful and guilt-ridden life. These regrets will haunt you unless you stop making the mistake of not being assertive
At the Fork in the Road
You have a choice every morning. You can look at the day as demanding tough decisions, trying to pay bills, following up on people who haven't called you back, and avoiding poor relationships. In other words, a long, slow crawl
Would You Like Some Feedback? No, goodbye.
Don't listen to critics, don't try to win their approval. Be true to yourself. By all means, accept feedback when you solicit it from respected others. But ignore unsolicited feedback since it's always for the sender. This is especially so