I don’t remember when I first heard the saying, “hope is not a strategy,” …but it definitely stuck with me. This is one of those great, simple statements that makes a strong and memorable point. It helps drive home the importance of focusing our efforts, living and working with intention and having a clear plan […]
I am sure that yesterday’s inaugural messages were taken in very different ways by people here and all over the world. One thing I hope was taken the same is the message, we are all in this together. What seems to most often stand in the way of solving our problems is that we focus […]
I just read a great article from the folks at “Good.” This blog post (and responses) focuses on the importance of saying “No” so you can say “Yes” to the truly important things in your life. Of course, it’s up to each person to figure out what is truly important in their life. And, as […]
Matt Lauer interviewed Bill Gates on The Today Show last week – talking mostly about the impact of work done by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. As they spoke about the billions of dollars already invested in helping people around the world, Bill Gates was quick to say “we can do more.” Matt helped […]
I love the message, “Leadership is Action… not Position.” I think it is so important for people to understand that they can lead regardless of their title or position. Tapping into the leadership potential of everyone involved gives an organization a huge advantage. Of course, the other side of this message is important too. Being […]
