The Joy of Independence
We crave it. We demand it. We fight for it. Freedom to do what we want. To do it our way. To do it on our own.
We resent those who keep us from it. Leaders. Managers. Parents. Why won’t they leave us alone?
Lessons from Mick Mixon’s Dad
Ever wonder why people don’t meet your expectations? Ever wonder why they don’t take responsibility? Here’s a lesson in expectations from Mick Mixon’s Dad.
Read moreLessons from Phil Ford’s Dad
An excerpt from interview with Phil Ford – on lessons he had learned from his Dad – lessons that had helped in his career.
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Lesson from Richard Petty’s Dad
Ever get started on a goal – feeling all charged up? And then have all sorts of second thoughts? Maybe even put the project on hold? Here’s a lesson Richard Petty learned from his Dad. It helped him – and hopefully you – keep his foot off the brake.
Read moreLesson from a Dad on Being Stuck
When stuck on the other side of something we set out to achieve, some of us stay paralyzed by fear or indecision. While it’s wise to pause and analyze, if we do it too long, productivity suffers. Morale too. Here is a powerful message to results oriented managers. From a Dad in a Chevrolet.
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Lesson from Dad on Taking Responsibility
I often hear managers complain, “Why won’t they take responsibility?! Here’s a poem my Dad shared with me. It’s an unbelievable reminder of how ridiculous we managers can be sometimes.
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