+++ IT'S IN THE GENIUS +++ You may have heard the phrase, "It's in the genes!" Right? Normally when the phrase is used as a way of highlighting skills, it is generally used in a celebratory way to make sure you know this is something that […]

+++ SYNERGY FLOW +++ Have you ever been someplace where the synergy was so strong that you immediately felt like this is where you needed to be? And when that happened, do you remember how motivated you were to do whatever you could to […]

+++ UNLOCKING SECRET +++ Have you ever felt somewhat stupid, simply by someone quickly solving a problem that you took days and sometimes weeks, trying to figure out?  It's a terrible blow to one's ego especially mine when it happens to […]

+++ STORIES SELL +++ It's amazing how we are more apt to remember stories than we do facts. I'm able to remember a place, person, or event more if I have an associated story attached. However, if you were to tell me facts and expect me to […]

+++ IN THE EMOTION +++ Look a bit closer and there you'll find it. You might be surprised what you'll discover if you know what you are looking for. You might be wondering what I'm talking about. Right? It's simply those nagging feelings […]

+++ PASSING IT ON +++ There are many things in life worth passing on to those who are behind us. We have a responsibility as leaders in whatever form that takes, to make sure those we are leading are better equipped for the life ahead of […]

+++ YOUR BLINDSPOTS +++ Oh goody ... blindspots. What are they? Where do I look for them? Does everyone have them? Blindspots used in the context of people relationship has to do with the inability to see what others see. That is the […]

+++ YOUR REPUTATION +++ I grew up learning the importance of having a good reputation.  It was drilled into me that my reputation was one of the most valuable things to protect with everything in me. This idea came from the Proverbs where […]

+++ MISS TAKE +++ No, I didn't make a mistake in my spelling. It was intentional. But that is not what mistakes are. They are not intentional. It is something that happens because you or I attempted something that didn't work out the way […]

+++ AH, KINDNESS +++ There are some words that are seemingly becoming extinct in the times we are living in. Kindness happens to be one of them. It would seem that people, in general, forgot how to be kind, not to mention many of those […]

+++ ALWAYS ESSENTIAL +++ How often have you heard the terms non-essential and essential as it relates to the pandemic and lock-downs? Have you, like me, ever wondered who determines something or someone as essential? To classify something […]

+++ IT'S IN THE PRACTICE +++ Have you ever heard the phrase, "practice becomes perfect?" What are your thoughts on that? Do you believe it is true? I don't and here's why. If it did, we would have a lot of perfect people in the world, by […]

+++ YES, AND IN LIFE +++ Notice the word AND. It is a very useful word when you want to truly engage people in a conversation. It is the opposite of using the word BUT.  How many times have you been in conversation and someone says […]

+++ PLATE IS FULL +++ Do you feel at times that your "plate" is so full that if you added one more task to it, you would go insane? I have been there. And the crazy thing is that sometimes I find a way to add one more task to my plate. […]

+++ SOMEONE SOMEWHERE +++ Every one of us struggles with one thing or another. There are some people who are not able to relate to your struggle. But if you look long and hard, you'll find someone who does. None of us are exempt from […]

+++ SOFT AS STEEL +++ I know this sounds like a contradiction. Right? Soft and steel don't go together. Is this a mistake? On the surface, it seems like these two words should not be used together because steel is always seen as something […]

+++ ONLY 2 FOR NOW +++ You can find many lists on what makes a leader great and they are almost always different. You will find some overlap here and there but for the most part, you are going to decide which list is most accurate. I must […]

+++ THE MINDSET +++ I came across this quote that I believe captures the kind of mindset needed to make a difference in our world. Here it is: “Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than […]

+++ RATION YOUR PASSION +++ One of the words that are often used when it comes to the Millennials, is passion.  This assignment can be justified when viewed from a broad perspective. They are certainly passionate about the issues they […]

+++ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE TOOL +++ Mark Twain quote, "To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail." I use this quote quite often with some of my clients in helping them to add more tools to their "toolbox" so they can have more […]

+++ SPEAK LAST FINISH FIRST +++ Have you ever heard the expression, "Good guys finish last?" Do you truly believe that? I don't. I think whoever made up that expression, was a loser and want everyone to be a loser like he or she was. […]

+++ I IN THE 'FLUENCE BABY +++ There is a commercial that features a very prominent actor who has a favorite line that says, "It's all about the U Baby!" Do you know who that is? Well, it doesn't matter too much if you don't. The only […]

+++ IT'S THE 'TUDE DUDE +++ Let me hastily decode this title for those who might still be trying to figure out what it says. 'TUDE is short for attitude. I thought it had a nice ring to it which fits the flow of this show.  You've heard […]

+++ MORE THAN A RIDE +++ Can you remember what it was like the last time you rode a bike or should I ask, have you ever ridden a bike? [smile] I'm going to assume that you have ridden a bike even though it might have been eons of years […]

+++ A WOMAN IN CHARGE +++ I've heard some people wonder out loud, what it would be like if women were in charge of higher institutions. Are you one of them? I know what it is like to have a woman in charge of our family without "being in […]

+++ IT HAS TO BE UP AND DOWN +++ Most times we use the phrase Up and Down to refer to life circumstances such as our health, work, relationship, and more.  There are some things I wish had a Down component but unfortunately, it doesn't […]

+++ PUT YOUR MONEY HERE +++ How often do we spend money on things that are here today and gone tomorrow? Not that our purchases are not valid, but they do not bring a return on our investment. But what have you thoughtfully and […]

+++ MAKE IT WORLD CLASS +++ What would you label as world-class in your life? A romantic relationship? A friendship? Someone, you admire? A leader? A working environment?  Is "I wish" your response to this statement and is it met with a […]

+++ LESSONS FROM THE JOURNEY +++ Life is indeed a journey. Some people's journey seems smoother than others. But no two journeys are alike. Would you agree with that? One of the journeys I have been on is in the world of podcasting. If […]

+++ DO WHAT YOU KNOW +++ How often have you felt like you need to know just a little more to accomplish a task or start something new? There is that "something" in all of us that makes us feel like we don't know enough or simply are […]