Less then 20% of Americans receive the necessary level of encouragement necessary to raise their performance. Why do so many leaders, teachers, coaches and parents fail to use a tool that is readily available to them every day? Equally important is wondering why so called “soft skills” like encouragement are so undervalued and appreciated.
What is going on! Why are people who’s job it is to serve behaving so poorly? But maybe the more important question is why are the leaders of these company’s seemingly so surprised. The answer is simple—four qualities that engender people’s loyalty, commitment and effort. And here in lies the challenge, simple is not easy. […]
Do you have a favorite four-letter word? Ask a group of people this question and I can guarantee two responses—whispers and laughter. In either case, I immediately know they are not thinking of the same four-letter word I am thinking about. I can’t say for sure we were thinking of different words because I did […]
Every time I ask the question the response is usually the same. If I ask a group there may be a few outliers but for the most part they chime out the same response in harmonic unison. Would you prefer more independence or more accountability?
Do you ever think about what it truly means to be all in? We all have had a time in our life where we believed with our whole heart and every fiber of being that we were all in—fully committed. But have you ever been committed to the point that it could cost you your […]
I was intrigued. How could anyone not be interested in understanding why even 24 people responded to the ad. The ad placement drew 2.7 million views, which is not a surprise. What was surprising was the fact that 24 people inquired about the toughest job in the world and participated in an interview. The job title, […]
If you could be granted one natural gift what would you choose? What if the choice was between intelligence and wisdom? Being smart is commonly identified as being a key to success. But is smart overrated? As a kid were you frequently if ever praised for being wise? I am pretty sure if my parents […]
What if what you are working on right now is the most important project or assignment of your career? What if you didn’t know it? The truth is what you are going to do today matters because you are building your legacy. Peter had proven himself to be the best in the business over the […]
It is so easy to glance over or miss the power our words have to breathe inspiration into the people we love and lead. Words are powerful. Organized in the right sequence, delivered in the spirit of true concern they can change the course and direction of life.
