10 dreams doomed to fail

Whether called a dream, a vision, a goal or whatever…here are 10 that have been held or are currently being held in the minds of clients, colleagues, vendors, family members and yours truly. And unfortunately, they are doomed to fail.

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Quote of the Week: Mess in the Middle

This week marks the middle of the calendar year. And so our featured quote is one I heard from Rosabeth Moss Canter about 25 years ago. About the mess in the middle.

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Brainteaser #34: On Success & Failure

Use a brainteaser to start or revive or end a meeting. A great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity.

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10 Reasons Not to Fear Failure

This Quick List is a companion piece to our Quote of the Week: on Success & Failure. So many of us don’t try new things because we are afraid of failure. Here are 10 reasons not to fear failure from Robert Schuller’s, “Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do”.

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Theme of the Week: Success & Failure

This week’s theme on Success & Failure is anchored by our Quote of the Week from Robert Schuller’s book, Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do.

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Movie of the Week – The Natural

During a week in which we are encouraging everyone (including ourselves) to keep swinging, it’s only natural that our Movie of the Week is The Natural. When productivity is low, results not where you want them to be, morale suffering as a result- this is a good one to watch or remember.

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