Tip: Keep your priorities straight!
When I was growing up, I had a very difficult time staying focused. I have always said I have the attention span of a gnat! Sadly, it is still true to this day. The good news is that I am…
Tip: Write thank you notes!
When I was growing up, my mother and father placed a high premium on being grateful. They taught me that it cost absolutely nothing to show gratitude to someone who has done something for you. And, although it costs nothing…
Tip: There is always something for which you can be thankful!
As most of you know, here in the United States we are celebrating Thanksgiving this week. I realize that this Tip goes to many other countries where a holiday similar to Thanksgiving is celebrated at different times. Regardless of where…
Tip: Your past matters!
Every day we all have the opportunity for a brand-new start. That is nice. Everyone likes a fresh beginning. It is nice to have a new week every seven days. It is refreshing to start a new month every thirty…
Tip: Remember three simple keys to effective communication.
A gentleman, who is a career military man, recently came through our Level 2 Advanced Training program. He shared with us the importance of communicating clearly, especially in an area as critical as the military. Our country, our safety, and,…
Tip: Life is simply a series of mid-course corrections!
Most of us are interested in consistently making wise decisions. The better decisions you make, the better the results you will attain. That is true in every area of life. I love the joke I once heard about the young…
Tip: One of your biggest enemies is the lack of knowledge.
Have you ever been in a situation in which you found yourself completely frustrated…a place in which you did not know where to turn? Although I may not know the exact set of circumstances you may be recalling, I am…
Tip: Repetition is the mother of all learning!
Think back to when you first learned to write. You practiced making your letters over and over again. You learned how to make them in a way that soon became second nature to your mind…and to your hand. As you…
Tip: W.I.N. What’s Important Now?
One of the easiest ways to keep our priorities in order is simply to practice the concept of W.I.N. - What’s Important Now? Most of us are pulled in several different directions at the same time. The biggest competitors for…
Tip: Three keys to business success.
A while back, the Public Broadcasting System aired an interview with Mr. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-a, and his son, Dan Cathy, the president and CEO of the corporation. Because I am so fond of Chick-fil-a, I was interested…