From Matt’s Dad on Swallowing the Frog

Thanks to Matt from North Carolina who sent this note shortly after Father’s Day:  I have been enjoying your quote of the week, and I wanted to contribute something my…

Read more

The Price of Freedom

Despite all the freedom that we have here, many of us complain about having to do this and that.

Read more
hippo

10 Ways Out of the Mud

Both soaring like an eagle and wallowing in the mud like a hippo can be an enjoyable and productive use of time. But sometimes we want to wallow in the mud when we need to soar like eagles. When we are unproductively wallowing, how can we get ourselves out of the muck?

Read more

It’s Not What You Know

A message to leaders and workers and graduates everywhere. From a favorite story about customer service and career management.

Read more

Got a problem? In a jam? On overwhelm?

This week’s quote comes from a lesson from my Dad – one I have shared far and wide with clients and readers. And one I have reminded myself of often – as recently as last Friday.

Read more

Can’t get out of it?

What if your partner, team or current assignment drives you crazy? What if…?
You could quit. Or move your business. Or close it.

Or you could follow these wise words which may serve to boost your spirits – morale and productivity too!

Read more