Got a problem? In a jam? On overwhelm?

This week’s quote comes from a lesson from my Dad – one I have shared far and wide with clients and readers. And one I have reminded myself of often – as recently as last Friday.

Problems, like the hill in front of you, keep getting smaller the more you advance on them.

Here’s the story behind the quote.  It happened close to twenty years ago. Read more

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Can’t get out of it?

What if you are frustrated by your partner, team or current assignment but don’t like the alternatives?

What if you are required to attend company meetings that drive you crazy?

What if you run a business in a college town but don’t like the shenanigans – like football weekends?

You could quit. Or move your business. Or close it.

Or you could follow these wise words which may serve to boost your spirits – morale and productivity too!  And that of all who work around you. Read more

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Rejection, failure, lack of success?

A number of events and conversations during the weekend made me think of this one.

Swing hard in case you hit it.

It’s easy to get discouraged by rejection, failure, unsatisfactory performance…

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Breaking Barriers

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Here is an inspirational story to share with your team or an individual when she is feeling down or discouraged or feeling like she is being asked to do the impossible.   This story plus some problem solving may be just what is needed to boost morale and productivity.

roger bannisterFifty-nine years ago today, Roger Bannister did something that scientific and athletic communities considered humanly impossible.  Read more

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Do All the Good You Can

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the explosions and turmoil in the Boston area,  the explosion in Texas, the floods in Missouri, the tornadoes in Oklahoma,  the earthquake in China …

We are so sad about these giant hardships and heartened by the good we see so many doing.

In our offices, our homes, our towns, states and countries, let each of us do all the good we can.

And lead others to do the same.

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