Exceeding our Limitations

Thursday September 18, 2014 #663 “The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.” ~Gordon B. Hinckley I am energized by the possibility in all people...

Testing Your Character

Thursday June 19, 2014 #637 “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” ~Abraham Lincoln It is an unfortunately common and human trait for someone who is brilliant and heroic in adversity to become self-centered and...

Innovation vs. Carelessness

Tuesday August 27, 2013 #553   “To err is human, but when the eraser wears out ahead of the pencil, you’re overdoing it.”   ~Josh Jenkins   In an age of innovation, organizations are pressing their people to take risks and even reward mistakes as long...

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...

Effective relationships through trust

Thursday August 13, 2009 #146 “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.”  ~Theodore Roosevelt The key to effective relationships in business and at home is trust.  Without trust, no matter how brilliant you are, how convincing...