Recently, I was purging through 30 years of old files, and ran across my ‘special file’ where I kept those unique articles, emails, letters, and notes which were ‘too good’ to throw away. I found an email from 1998 which summarized Dave Packard’s 11 simple rules on how to deal with each other on a daily basis. He believed if we followed these simple rules, we would all emerge as winners – this blog offers a shortened version of the email.
As long as I can remember, my father has sent my sister and me newspaper articles, quotations, and other wise bits of information. This started when we were children; and now, at age 85 (my father) and 52 (me), he still continues this practice….selflessly and conscientiously he teaches, shares, and helps me become the best person I can. So, this week, in honor of Father’s Day, I am sharing the latest gift my father sent us late last month.
Over this past month, I have been exposed to many individuals who have defied the odds of creating, building, and accomplishing their dreams. It has been inspiring to watch each of them succeed. I wanted to highlight four such individuals and collections of individuals to not only spread their word and give them heightened visibility; but, at the end of this article, I hope to shine a light on a few ‘lessons’ I gleaned, from their experiences.
Recently, I was turned onto a book entitled The Compound Effect, written by Darren Hardy, the founding editor and visionary force behind Success magazine. I love this book! It is not just the nuggets of basic insights which are indeed relevant and salient; it is how he references the many interviews he has conducted over the years in writing Success magazine, which give applicable examples to our own lives. A few key takeaways to wet our whistle…
This week we are re-launching our podcasts for A Fine Line. We briefly discuss 4 ways to embody the “X Factor” in business. What exactly is the X Factor?!!
Recently, a colleague of mine and I were discussing a phenomenon that has been coming up quite often in my recent client sessions and other personal discussion. Individuals, with tremendous experience and successful careers up until now, have become inhibited, and in some cases paralyzed, by their perception of others. Their reasons are illogical when we take the time to truly digest and dissect them; however they are very real and indeed quite powerful at the time.
Ever felt a bit out of control of your time, your day…your life?! In two and half words – who hasn’t?! This past month, many of my clients have been juggling with their over crowded lives with sending kids to summer camp, graduations, weddings, mid-year results, and keeping all their plates spinning. How do we stay balanced, together, and aligned with how and where we want to spend our time?
Lately, many of my colleagues and clients have shared their desire to reconsider what they really want to do in this next chapter of their lives. These musings are not necessarily due to unhappiness in their current state (though some are, to be honest); yet, many simply have a desire to expand, stretch, and augment their lives, their revenue streams, and the way in which they contribute.
Last week I was posed a question by a member in an audience of savvy business executives. The question was: “How come Corporate America does not treat their employees with respect, concern, and care? How come they always put their customers ahead of their employees?” Interesting question……
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