Posts Tagged ‘relationships’
Quick Challenge
Okay, see if you can find two things around you at this very moment that are the result of some sort of miracle in your life. This isn't a timed challenge, so you can relax a bit. It's designed to be more of an eye opener for you, and I hope it ends up making a big difference in your life. I have found that sometimes the simplest things can have the biggest impact, and when I am quiet and reflective, I often find the most inspiration. I'm pretty sure you'll experience the same thing. You only need to invest the time and try it. [...]
Oops…I Did It Again
"Anyone who has never failed has never tried anything new" - Albert Einstein "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly" - Robert Kennedy Mistakes get a bad rap in our culture, don't you think? I mean everyone is really down on mistakes! And why is this? Mistakes are really only a bad thing if you don't learn from them. I think they should be looked upon a little more positively. Maybe it's just the feeling that we associate with the word itself. It sort of makes us cringe, almost like there is an [...]
Give Me An “E”
Years ago I was giving a presentation to a room full of sales reps, whose performance I was ultimately responsible for. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce myself as their new manager, talk about my philosophy and style, and then let them know what I expected of them. Sounds fun, huh? I can tell you, having been both the presenter and the presentee in these types of meetings, they almost always leave everyone in the room feeling a little more stressed out than when they arrived. Often, they accomplish very little, and usually [...]
