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MRI = Most Respectful Interpretation
We frequently judge ourselves by our good intentions, even when we don’t actually get around to DOING anything. At the same time we may judge…
March 14, 2011
The Joys of the Undefended Self
One of the greatest releases in life comes when we realize it is not necessary to make others wrong in order for us to be…
March 7, 2011
A Ton of Bricks
If you get hit by a ton of bricks, consider how to use them to lay a firm foundation for continuing on. Tony Robbins has…
February 16, 2011
Forgiving Thoughts = Gentle World
The other day I asked an accomplished associate what he was looking for in life that he had not yet achieved. I was surprised by…
January 26, 2011
A Story to Restore Your Faith in Humanity
Today’s post is a short article from the sports page of the April 30, 2008, New York Times, that tells such a wonderful story I…
January 20, 2011
Nicole Kidman: “Waste Not, Want Not”
When I was growing up we didn’t have much money, so phrases such as “a penny saved is a penny earned” and “waste not, want…
January 3, 2011
The Social Contract
While driving down the street the other day, I heard an ambulance siren behind me so I pulled over to allow it to pass. In…
December 9, 2010
Think Like a Street Kid
Entrepreneurship has many facets. One of them is the ability to think like a street kid. Tough, nimble, resourceful, relying solely on your own skills…
November 29, 2010
Conflict Avoidance: Passive—Aggressive Coping Mechanism
Conflict avoidance can be a major stumbling block in resolving ongoing problems in any relationship or organization. Awareness is the first step toward solution. Concealment…
November 8, 2010
Power of Praise, Redux
I recently took some on-line courses to keep my building contractor’s license current. There was a quiz at the end of each section, and after…
October 6, 2010
Thirty Methods: Overcoming Three Big Mistakes. Mistake #2: Attempt to Build/Rebuild Relationships Without Changing Conduct or Attitude
“30 Methods of Influence” by Stephen R. Covey “In our attempts to influence others, we commonly make three mistakes, all related either to ignoring or…
September 30, 2010