Here is yet another great concept from Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. The P/PC Balance. “P” stands for...

Dependent – relying on someone or something else for support Independent – not ruled, controlled, or supported by others Interdependent –...

Stephen Covey in his classic book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, discusses the contrast between primary greatness that...

How to you relate to money? It is an interesting and potentially transforming question. Stop right now, grab a pen and paper, and write...

Why don’t my employees to take more ownership? Why do so many people today have an entitlement mentality? How can I get my workers to...

The Webster definition for curious is “eager to know, inquisitive, and strange”. I find small children quite entertaining. They are...

If you say you want something, and you are not in the process of getting it, you are not committed. It is beyond desire. It is different...

As the granddaddy of all granddaddies, I enjoy listening and watching my grandchildren relate to life. One particular day, I was a bit...

Confidence. Most of us recognize it in others, and sense it when we have it or not. It comes from a root word that means to fully trust....

They are non-negotiables. They define you. They set the boundaries. They are the filter for admission into your organization. They are...

You’re undecided. Confused. Overwhelmed. Afraid. Uncertain. Not sure. Hesitant. Halted. Paralyzed. Frozen. We all experience these...

The Webster definition for candor is the act of being outspoken, frank, and candid. For me, it means being transparent and authentic in...

Problems are to be solved. Solving a problem moves you onward and upward. Avoiding a problem gives that problem the advantage. Neglected...

How do you feel when it rains? There was a popular song in the 70s sung by Karen Carpenter entitled “Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me...

Warning!! You may think you own a business but in fact just have a really difficult job! Here’s the test. If you quit working, does your...

Is there a difference between choosing and deciding? I believe there is, and it is a life changing distinction. The Webster definition...

I woke up the other day and felt lousy. I was groggy, nauseous, and lethargic. I don’t drink alcohol and was not hung over, but my guess...

One of the most challenging aspects of being a leader is making decisions that affect people’s lives. There are times when the best...

Personal success coach and author Steve Chandler writes the following in his book, Time Warrior: “In a simple life in which you only do...

Many business owners feel like babysitters. They shake their head and say that managing their business is like running a day care full of...