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30 Methods of Influence
Listed here are Thirty Methods of Influence from Stephen R. Covey’s “Principle-Centered Leadership,” (Simon & Schuster, pp. 119-128). I could easily write a blog on…
April 28, 2008
Never Major in Minor Things
The New York Times recently reported “In a magazine article seven years ago, the chief executive of the Journal Register Company, the publicly traded newspaper…
April 14, 2008
Acorns & Forests: Balancing optimism and short-term constraints
I practice realistic optimism. There is a part of me that is a radiant optimist. “I carry the sun in my pocket,” I walk on…
April 11, 2008
I am a “good” finder
I am a good finder: I look for the best in everything and everyone. This is one of my favorite affirmations, part of my personal…
April 10, 2008
Guarding the Gates of Change
Each of us guards our personal gate of change, which only we can open. No one can open the gate of another. Oh, external behaviors…
April 7, 2008
Fear: An Entrepreneur’s Best Friend
“The primary difference between an entrepreneur and a professional business manager, generally speaking, is one of attitude. The entrepreneur, especially when starting out, knows that…
April 4, 2008
The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital
“You hit home runs not by chance, but by preparation.” ~Roger Maris Many people want to win, but how many are willing to do the…
April 1, 2008
Four Tools of Discipline from “The Road Less Traveled”
“The Road Less Traveled” (RLT), by M. Scott Peck, has sold more than 7 million copies and spent at least 598 weeks on bestseller lists.…
March 31, 2008
Observation, Evaluation, Judgment
I once was a master at judging people. I would observe behaviors such as smoking or obesity or disorganization or excessive tardiness or malicious gossiping…
March 25, 2008
Perils of Perfectionism
Perfect and excellent are not synonymous. Neither are success and perfect the same. LSU became national college football champions, a hallmark of both excellence and…
March 21, 2008
Don’t Believe Everything You Read
Sometimes I shake my head at some of the incredibly STUPID financial advice I see given out by so-called financial experts. Just when you think…
March 20, 2008