In 2010, I created a series of blogs, keynotes and training programs called “The New Normal.” Over time, these programs became known as “Living the New Normal” because we were adapting to the results of a significant financial recession, the housing meltdown, industries collapsing and massive job layoffs. In addition, the new world of social […]
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Almost a year ago, I surveyed readers to find out if you were interested in hearing about my move from Kansas City, MO to La Jolla, CA and if you wanted to hear about the personal or professional experiences during this adventure. The response was “both.” So – here we are 9 months after selling […]
Read MoreReflection and Debrief As my year as Chair of the Chapter Leadership Committee for the National Speakers Association comes to a close, I am brimming with emotions. For those of you don’t who know me well, it doesn’t take much for me to “puddle up,” as my dad used to say – or get teary […]
Read MoreThis blog shares Phase Two of the process I used with a committee that I have been leading since July 2016. The process consists of creating a vision, engaging members and putting the structures in place to ensure successful implementation of a project in any organization. Vision – The Devil is In the Details As […]
Read MoreI’ve had it with hypocritical speakers, trainers and consulting firms that make lots of money preaching ideas and concepts but never practice them. How many of you have wondered if those consultants you’ve hired have ever actually practiced what they preach (or sell)? I know when I was in the corporate world I was dismayed […]
Read MoreNOTE: portions of this blog were published in February, 2016. Given the recent events and our current political environment, I have updated content and believe this message more relevant now than ever. There’s a lot of talk these days about “winning.” Donald Trump is good example of someone obsessed with winning. Charlie Sheen notoriously described […]
Read MoreIn early February, I gave a three month update of Living the Dream after moving from Kansas City to La Jolla, CA. Since moving in October, it feels like I’m living my life in 3 month increments. My first three months were spent getting settled and acclimated to a community that is very different from […]
Read MoreIf you could pick a defining moment – one that changed your life forever – what would it be? And how did it change your life? I was recently asked this question and here’s how I responded. It was September 1975. I decided that I no longer would listen to the people who were telling […]
Read MoreThere are thousands – maybe millions, of opinions, books and white-papers about leadership. Yet often, traditional resources rinse and repeat the same old concepts. I like to look to disparate sources for new insights on a topic. Animal Medicine. According to Jamie Sams and David Carson The Discovery of Power Through the Ways Of Animals, […]
Read More“I won’t hire him because he couldn’t get the ketchup out of the bottle.” That was the explanation the manager gave Human Resources for not hiring a market research analyst. Horrified and aghast, they complained it wasn’t a fair reason. Consider this… During a luncheon interview, the candidate for a market research position attempted to […]
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