The Gratitude Challenge
Gratitude Challenge: Thank at least one person every day for 21 days. It had been a particularly hard week. I don’t remember the details of my problems (you seldom do) but…
Audio Book On Amazon
How To Earn The Gift of Discretionary Effort Audio Now Available on Amazon Business management experts Karla Brandau and Douglas Ross announce the audio version of their 21st century leadership…
Charismatic Leadership Skill: Listen, Pause, Then Speak
When it comes to communication skills, the Greek Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, gave us this advice: “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much…
Broken Things and Breakthroughs
This quote spoke to me: We all have broken things. Perhaps it is the grace by which we handle them that helps us through. Breakdowns in all areas of life…
Identify Your Number One Task
Tactical Time Management Tips: The Most Important Task How do I identify my number one task on any given day - the most important task for me to be doing…
Questions That Need Answers
Do you want the same? OR do you want me to try to do a better job? I laughed inside when the hair dresser asked me if I wanted a…
The Stick
Stick, Carrot or F2F? Employees can be motivated by a stick. A boss might use a stick, such as warning, "If you don't do this, you'll be fired,” in order…
Charismatic Leaders and Diamond Performance
Charismatic Leaders Understand the Qualities of Diamonds In an interview, comedian Joan Rivers was asked how she stayed so thin and trim and the interviewer said, “Do you do a…
Work Your Natural Talents
For Excellence, Work Your Natural Talents With the Strengths Finder The Gallup Organization's Strengths Finder 2.0 is a valuable assessment tool for individual personal and professional growth and for team…
Managers: Start the Day Out Right!
Hello! Good Morning! How are you today? Did you know these three phrases can start the morning right for you and for everyone you meet on the way into your office?…