Passion, Hard Work and Art

Yesterday I read the latest jobs report from the government.  It was so-so news, not terribly bad nor a sign of better days ahead.    I read also that so many jobs these days are lower paying service jobs.  The percentage of higher paying jobs is shrinking.    Young people out of school, even with solid college... Continue Reading →

The Most Basic of All Human Needs

 "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." — Winston Churchill This is the Chinese symbol for "To Listen".   It is wonderful in how it pulls together several elements required to fully listen to another person.   When one of the elements is... Continue Reading →

Thursday Thought – Bugs Bunny on Leadership

Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video.  Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. Yea, nothing too serious today.   Not sure if Bugs Bunny is... Continue Reading →

What is Your Soundtrack?

Music has been front and center for me this past week. First I watched the new Batman movie ... twice (big fan).  The music grabs you and is part of the storytelling.   Outside of watching the movie, I have listened to the soundtrack several times as well. Moreover this past weekend I attended a concert... Continue Reading →

Thursday Thought – Rocking the Olympics

Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, piece of music, artwork, poetry, or inspirational video.  Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. I am a nut for the Olympics and we are... Continue Reading →

Ask The Fool, Be The Fool

These days I find myself digging through my Organizational Development Toolbox.  So many great tools that I have used successfully in the past and will again.   One group of tools involve creativity.   It is very human to be creative.  All leaders need a level of creativity.  It is one of the items that separates a leader from... Continue Reading →

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