I’m thankful for…
Dark blinds that keep the early sun out of my bedroom on a day I can sleep in. […]
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The end of the year is always a busy time. In addition to the obvious Christmas and New […]
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Just got off the phone with my friend Jeff. We have about a weekly discussion about what works […]
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“I love almost everything about X. X is wonderful. Reminds me of the dreams when I started out […]
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I often have students — usually experienced ones — who take issue with a point I might make or […]
View ArticleThe problem with goals
In two words: They Change We tend to be myopic in our views of our future. We often […]
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I love the hope a New Year brings. I hate the realization that it seldom comes to pass. […]
View ArticleCharlotte’s curse
I watched the very cute movie “Charlotte’s Web” last night with the family. I was awed by the […]
View ArticleFail early, fail often
One of the really cool things about the coaching and teaching I do is the interaction with clients […]
View ArticleHow to (and not to) execute on customer service
Had a great experience recently — just had to share. I found myself in need of a pair […]
View ArticleNo risk, no reward
Just got off the phone with my friend Jeff. We have about a weekly discussion about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to presentations. The theme was present at my lunch, as well. My meeting...
View ArticleTemplate for bigotry
“I love almost everything about X. X is wonderful. Reminds me of the dreams when I started out in life. X is just the culmination of all that is good. But I just can’t overlook the fact that X is...
View ArticleWhat can I learn?
I often have students — usually experienced ones — who take issue with a point I might make or a methodology I prescribe. Since I’m in the business of changing behavior, by very definition I am trying...
View ArticleThe problem with goals
In two words: They Change We tend to be myopic in our views of our future. We often cannot imagine the opportunities before us. Therefore we aim for our best guess at the future, and it is almost...
View ArticleWho will you change?
I love the hope a New Year brings. I hate the realization that it seldom comes to pass. I’ve spent the better part of the last quarter thinking about what I want to accomplish in 2010. In a...
View ArticleCharlotte’s curse
I watched the very cute movie “Charlotte’s Web” last night with the family. I was awed by the technical aspects of the film combining live animals, puppets (there’s probably a better term), and...
View ArticleFail early, fail often
One of the really cool things about the coaching and teaching I do is the interaction with clients and the exposure to their ideas and expertise. While I guide them to put some pizzazz in their...
View ArticleHow to (and not to) execute on customer service
Had a great experience recently — just had to share. I found myself in need of a pair of shoes for a particular event. I had 48 hours to procure, and I’ve learned my lesson about ordering shoes via...
View ArticlePomp and Circumstance
I went to my first graduation in years yesterday (I don’t consider a kindergarten or elementary school graduation a real event worthy of such a title — there needs to be a diploma involved). I was...
View ArticleTurning Fifty: My One Word for the Year
Turning Fifty may be the new Forty, but 2018 is here whether you like it or not! It’s a new year and I’m turning fifty! I love the fresh start of turning the calendar and contemplating what will be...
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