My dad comes to mind with this rule. Maybe it was his growing up with three sisters or maybe it was just his Jimmy Stewart era. Either...

Everyone has one in 2020, something that changed your plans or kept you from doing what you expected to do this year. So what is the...

A silver lining moment has occurred as a result of the Covid-19 shut down. In trying to “flatten the curve,” our government shut down our...

HI, my name is Rick, and I am a success seeker. Hi Rick😊. Success is more than an outcome. While outcome is critical, the process of...

Are you a linebacker or a balloonist? This question came to me listening to an audiobook while watching conference championship football....

Here’s a power tip on how to combine old technology with modern brain research and increase your productivity big time. If you are like...

Intentional listening Most of us act like we have two mouths and one ear when it comes to communication. Here’s a recent vlog on why...

Lap swimming is great exercise but can be boring (especially if you are old and slow). One of the best ways to break up a swim is to...

Too many times I have given my work mind the kind of advice I know is stupid for my athletic mind: Just work harder and longer, and you...

It’s a question and an opportunity rolled into one for most of us. In working with some clients, I have noted that their industry sectors...

Are we just genetically lucky? No, just disciplined and consistent. Here’s what we have done, and believe me, these are actions everyone...

Would you rather be known as persistent or insistent? Why not both? Here’s one way to be both and have both terms be viewed as a...

The second thought was more important. I maintained and increased my positive outlook on life, remained mentally and physically ahead of...

So, in the spirit of sharing here are my 15 best quotes to attach to your mirror. If you have some better ones please share them as I...

That happened to me last week and illustrated the challenge of lean thinking. The more future steps and quality checks you have in a...

Paul Miller, a UNC quarterback and business man once described discipline as “remembering what you want.” That fits with my view that...

Times have changed. Breakfast is rarely a family event and eating something to settle the caffeine beverage is more the norm. We seem to...

Sometimes the most important thing is to get started. Happy Prosperous New Year! Next challenge please.

Goldsmith, a preeminent executive coach and thought leader, suggests 20 habits most successful people need to break in order to move to...

Here’s my current rub. When I give someone a second chance, that’s good. We all need some grace, and we all learn more from our mistakes...