If you’ve got two or more kids, or two or more co-workers for that matter, you’ve heard someone say, “He started it … It’s all her fault … She always … and … He never …” Words of blame and shame. And those words will get nowhere in your relationships. The “who” question leads to finger pointing and defensiveness. Not …
The 4-Letter Word That Overcomes Failure
No matter how hard you try, you will make some mistakes in life. That’s a given. When you make a mistake, there are three things you can do. One, you can resolve to never make another mistake, which is fine, but impractical. Two, you can refuse to take any more risks that might not work out, which is foolish. Of …
Tough Times Never Last but Tough People Do
Years ago, Robert Schuller used the quote above as the title of his book. I thought it was a great title and I think the sentiment may be more relevant than ever. These are tough times … with Ferguson, Baltimore, ISIS, Iran, and a thousand other threats … and we all need to be tougher than the times. So how …
2 Leadership Attitudes That Make All the Difference
A leader can be inspiring. Indeed, a leader should be inspiring. After all, as President Franklin Roosevelt pointed out, “It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead — and find no one there.” A leader should also be out front, not hiding away in an office or behind a computer. Of course, …