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Perceived failure & lessons learned

Aug 5, 2013

If your intentions are set and your radar is finely tuned, you just never know when or where you’ll discover some of life’s most valuable lessons.  Let me tell you about some lessons I took away from one of my own recent experiences. Many of you were very enthusiastic...

90 seconds to whatever

Jun 13, 2013

I recently read how the first 90 seconds of any meeting, encounter, or exchange is not only important, but sets the tone for whatever follows.  In addition, it’s those critical 90 seconds that can make or break the relationship itself.  Consultant Jim Fannin...

Summertime and the living it easy. Or is it?

Jun 10, 2013

I found myself thinking about the contrast of struggling versus flowing this morning after reading a(nother) enlightening blog from one of my favorite writers and self-help experts of all time: Martha Beck. You may know this Martha and be a fan already, which...

Best opening line ever

Jun 3, 2013

It was a dark and stormy night.  Actually, it was nearly dawn, but you never would have known it by the dark cloud cover, driving rain, and the dramatic thunder and lightning. I was restless, so I got out of my car to take a look around.  (Okay, truth is I had to use...

Coffee with a Stranger: What’s so weird about that? Nothing!

Apr 25, 2013

  What do you love most about what you do for a living?  What I love most are the fascinating, fun, brilliant people I have the pleasure of meeting each day.  Intentionally, of course.  (And if you don’t know what I mean by that, get yourself a copy of my...