A woman told me recently, “I don’t wake up with a bad attitude. I scroll my way into one.” She said she could start the day feeling peaceful, but after fifteen minutes of headlines, comparison, complaints, and unanswered emails, she was already tense before she had spoken to another human being. That is the danger. A bad attitude is not …
Several years ago, after one of my leadership programs, a man waited until everyone else had left the room. He wasn’t looking for an autograph. He wasn’t asking for career advice. Instead, he quietly said, “Those three questions you asked today… they’ve been bothering me all afternoon.” I smiled. “Which one?” He looked down before answering. “The last one: Am …
What If They’re Right? Years ago, one audience evaluation forced me to ask a question I really didn’t want to ask. What if they’re right? Like most professional speakers, I read every evaluation after a presentation. This particular program had gone well or so I thought. Most of the comments were encouraging. People appreciated the ideas, enjoyed the stories, and …
Purpose matters. It always has. A clear purpose brings out your best. It keeps you going when life gets difficult. It helps you focus on what matters most. The challenge is that purpose isn’t static. What inspired you at age 30 may not inspire you at 50. What drove you when you were building a career and raising a family …
