As many of you know, my company launched a new division to help people navigate their health journey through advocacy. In developing the company, we realized that we needed a couple of key partners to get this accomplished and I wanted to elaborate on the behavior of one because their handling of a situation is … Continue reading When Your Partner Doesn’t Get It
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Compassion Versus Sympathy and Empathy
I work with a special needs sports program in my town. One of my roles is to explain to our teenaged volunteers how we want them to interact with our athletes and what kinds of behavior are acceptable. The class is a little heavy handed as we feel that our culture of kindness is the … Continue reading Compassion Versus Sympathy and Empathy
What Happens When No One Wants to be the Leader?
I was thinking about the horrible situation at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics. It was an institutional epic fail that is a classic case of no one stepping up to be the leader. Everyone focused on their personal agendas and did not look to be the one to stand above the madness. It reminded … Continue reading What Happens When No One Wants to be the Leader?
A Lesson in Credibility
I had a little misstep in my class the other day. I shredded the attendance sheet before I had a chance to input it into my spreadsheet. So, I did what every trusting professor would do, I asked the students at the next class to mark whether they attended the previous class. Then a funny … Continue reading A Lesson in Credibility
Learn to Let It Go
No, I was not watching Frozen this weekend, but rather was thinking about the unrest that festers in the workplace. More and more people are feeling slighted and holding onto these perceived slights to the detriment of their health and the health of their team. Instead of moving forward and working towards common goals, people … Continue reading Learn to Let It Go
The Two Real Keys to Success
As many of you know, my daughter has started college this Fall. Her workload is daunting as she majors in physics and music. Not surprisingly, about a week ago, I got the call. “Dad, we need to talk.” Like every other freshman, her world has been turned upside down. Surrounded by tons of people 24/7, … Continue reading The Two Real Keys to Success
Labor Day is Time to Be Accountable for Your Work
Monday marked the unofficial end of summer. No more cruising to the beach, laid back office vibes on Fridays and Mondays, and vacationing co-workers. Starting today, you are in the home stretch for your year. Time to dust off your review, goals, and bonus plans and measure where you are compared with where you are … Continue reading Labor Day is Time to Be Accountable for Your Work
Leaders- Don’t Underestimate
You are sitting in yet another meeting. The same old gang is bringing up the same old ideas. Then something happens, someone comes up with a brilliant solution to your problem. Everyone takes a clue from the spark and suddenly your meeting is exciting and worthwhile. The results will be so strong; they will erect … Continue reading Leaders- Don’t Underestimate
How Do You Measure Up to Olympic Athletes?
Like everyone else, I have been enthralled with the Olympics. I love the stories that are told about athletes and their struggles to become Olympians. Overcoming obstacles is one of the greatest keys in life. Anyone can succeed when there are no pitfalls, it takes a special person to find hope in setbacks. The other … Continue reading How Do You Measure Up to Olympic Athletes?
What You Do Next is the Key…
While watching the Home Run Derby last night, I started to think about all of the players that flamed out after a year or two. Players like Mark Fidrych, Mark Prior, Joe Charboneau, and Dontrelle Willis. They all had tremendous initial success, but were not able to sustain it. This is compared to a player … Continue reading What You Do Next is the Key…
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