Creating a motivational environment

Tuesday July 2, 2013 #537   “What a thrill one gets when you can see a light brighten before you in the eyes of one that listens.”   ~David K. Aaker   As leaders, we are called upon to motivate our teams.  However, it is clear that no one can be motivated...

Converting interest into passion

Tuesday January 25, 2011 #287 “I have learned that I have a passion, but my audience only has an interest.  The only way to transfer my passion to others is through action.”  ~David K Aaker Often, we find that others do not share our passion for something critical to...

Inspiring the fence-sitters

Thursday October 28, 2010 #267  “Lets put it this way: In leadership, we have the water and they are thirsty. Our responsibility as leaders is to offer clean, cool, refreshing water. The decision to drink it is theirs alone” ~David K. Aaker My good friend...

Quench their thirst

Tuesday April 14, 2009 #111  “Let’s put it this way:  In leadership, we have the water and they are thirsty. Our responsibility as leaders is to offer clean, cool, refreshing water. Their decision to drink it is theirs alone.” ~David K. Aaker This...

give, give, give, give, give

Tuesday March 4, 2009 #100 “I live by five little words:  give, give, give, give, give”   ~David K Aaker David, my good friend and mentor, taught me this quote 15 years ago and it has resonated with me ever since.  David has lived and continues to live a...