Another sacred cow is about to become hamburger, the unrestricted open-door policy.  This common practice is based on the premise that...

I often get comments of frustration and complaints from organizational leaders concerning their employees.  “They just don’t care” or...

It is my passion to help others break out of the prison of ok and create excellence.  Do you want to be free?  You can use this article...

Helping people learn and grow is my business.  It is the challenge of life, to improve and progress.  If you are interested in personal...

I hope the title caught your attention.  Most people consider hard work to be a curse, something to avoid, or at least something they...

Are you dissatisfied?  That, my friend, is not a bad thing.  It is a gift.  It is a signal, perhaps a warning, that something needs to...

Good morning.  I think that it is wise to question widely held beliefs.  Today, I run a risk of offending some people.  All I ask is that...

When I am coaching folks, I often ask them “Why don’t you go for it?”  Here’s how they often respond: “I’m afraid I will fail”; “What...

It seems that modern culture labels every human thought and behavior as some psychological malady or condition, so I thought I would get...

What do you believe is the biggest threat to your future success?  Is it the economy?  Global warming? The tax code and government...

If you have attended my events, or have had a coaching session with me, this one will be familiar. Consider the distinction between being...

Here is an interesting statement.  “True Communication is the Response You Get”.  Warning!  This thought will call you to dizzying...

Dave, you don’t understand.  That can’t work because….. There are few guarantees in life.  Here’s one.  If you believe that something...

Did you know that the words “aim” “estimate” and “esteem” all have their source from the Latin word aestimare? Consider how these three...

It’s one of those interesting paradoxes in business and life: sometimes to get something done faster, you actually need to slow down. ...

I’ll never amount to anything!”; “That is just way too hard”; “I guess I’m just lazy”;  ”That’s just my personality”; “You can’t teach an...

I love to laugh, cry, and feel deeply.  For me, it’s all a part of being alive and being human.  Through emotions, we connect with other...

Coaching is about helping people change to better their life and organization.  Progress occurs when people act.  However, confused and...

Your brain has amazing capabilities, and setting and focusing on goals is a powerful way to harness its massive energy and power.    ...

What do you do when you have a problem?  You probably sit down and try to figure out a solution.  After all, isn’t that the way to solve...