It’s everywhere we look… Monday Morning Blues (or Blahs). Songs. Social Media. News. Magazines.  Advertising. Everywhere. Why is that? Could it be that there’s a level of satisfaction in a culture of dissatisfaction? What if, instead of “Working for the Weekend,” Loverboy had recorded “Working for Contentment”? Now. Can you change the entire culture? Maybe. Maybe not. But you can…
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Have you seen them? Those incredibly long cargo trains that keep you sitting at the crossing for 10-15 minutes? Living in rural America, I see them often. They’re actually quite amazing. Aside from the fact that they are transporting important cargo at a lower price-point, helping keep our economy on a positive trajectory, the sheer physics of how much weight…
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You had the perfect pitch ready; you had perfected it last week and it worked with that client like clockwork. You were only one-third of the way through yesterday’s meeting and you could tell you had lost your prospect’s attention. You stuck with your plan, but she cut the meeting short before you got to your clincher. What happened? Both…
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Have you ever been on a cruise vacation? I highly recommend it; it’s like no other. You get to travel to all kinds of different places, but only unpack your suitcases once. Ahhhh. Bliss! Why would you think about business when you’re on vacation? As a writer/consultant, part of my job is to be observant. That said, during a recent…
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Are you that person? You’ve always been a little different; maybe even a bit of a rebel. You refuse to make New Year’s resolutions on the principle of the matter. You’re not a sheep following what everyone does for the sake of setting your own path. Thing is, is the path leading you or are you choosing your path? What…
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Have you noticed? It seems that everyone is an expert these days. Along with the benefits of increased technology and access has come the onslaught of overnight sensations. Not to mention opinions. Lots of opinions. Sometimes the “noise” can be deafening. You want to get a different perspective on effective leadership, but with messages bombarding you from all sides, where…
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