When you feel like walking, you need to keep on working. The great violinist Paganini was performing before a most distinguished audience. Suddenly, one of the strings on his violin snapped. The audience gasped, but the master musician continued unruffled to play on the three remaining strings. Snap! A second string broke. Still Paganini played without hesitation. Then, with a …
Embrace Change – But Don't Be A Ship Without A Rudder
Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values. A few years ago, I used to hear people say: “America, love it or leave it.” In other words, “This is a great country. Don’t mess it up by trying to change too much of it.” Today, it might be more appropriate to say: “Change. Move with it …
Trust: The Ultimate Competitive Advantage
Integrity matters. Character counts. Trust is the ultimate competitive advantage. There’s been a lot of talk in the media and amongst the politicians that integrity and character are old fashioned, outdated concepts. How a person behaves and what a person says are “private” matters that should be of no concern to anyone else. Don’t believe it. When it comes to …