2023 is half over. Hard to believe and I don’t know about you – it is scary how fast life is speeding by. And, I take that pretty seriously. Most of my clients are very focused on contributing at their highest levels. And yet, often we get tripped up – for various reasons. I know […]
Over the past few months, I have lost several dear family friends. Some, one may consider, in an ‘expected timeline’, and others prematurely – frankly, in the prime of their lives.Not that I needed another nudge (because as most of you know, I have faced my own mortality more than once); however, it seems the […]
So – I’m going to open my proverbial kimono today. I posted these thoughts on one of my social media profiles – and it hit a nerve. So, I am sending this to my followers….. This photo (at the bottom of this post) was from a LONG time ago – (20 years ago). I am […]
It is impossible to go into any restaurant, retail store, hospital, or other Corporate and even Non-Profit entity and not experience a shortage of staff. It is palpable. Recently, I was in Hot Springs, Arkansas for the Arkansas Derby where we had a fabulous time (and yes, we WON!!). Yet, the shortage of staff was unbelievable. […]
Here’s the skinny: there is always – always – a ‘list’. The ‘list’ from which decisions are made for opportunities, promotions, new projects, visible ‘task forces’…..you name it. There is always a list. The truth of the matter is this: rarely – if ever – are we present when life-changing career decisions are made for […]
We are well on our way to a brand new year. It is hard to believe we beginning month #2 in the year 2022. I believe when we declare things to ourselves (and others)….they become real. Here are 11 thoughts that I am declaring and embracing – perhaps they may stir something in you, as […]
I used to love The Corner Office column in the New York Times. There was a wonderful interview with F. Mark Gumz, president and C.E.O. of the Olympus Corporation of the Americas, which I ran across this past weekend. I was intrigued by many of the points made by Mr. Gumz. His comments were relative […]
The answer is – YES – it matters. In spades. I have grown weary (and I’m sure I’m not the only one) of inflated humble brags….and empty suits posturing. As we say in Texas….where’s the meat? However, it’s not lost on me that sometimes we have to capture someone’s attention, before they are truly exposed […]
THANK YOU to so many of you for taking part in my marketing research a few months ago. Your input was very informative and valuable, and I sincerely appreciate the time you took answering my questions. After interviewing and surveying several dozen executives like yourself, and garnering information of what is needed (and desired) from […]
It is hard to believe that we are half way through 2021! I know I’m not alone in wanting to SHIFT GEARS and make 2021 the start of a new chapter. Yet, I also know that many of us had a few ‘fits and starts’ as we came out of the pandemic. Yet, 2021 STILL […]