Effective leadership requires a 360 degree view. Vision and seeing forward is a integral ingredient of effective leadership. Equally as important is seeing what you are leaving in your wake. I call this self awareness. Are we willing to look in the rear view mirror of life and see how we affect others by our…
Have you ever lost your emotional balance? Recently, I found myself having an unusual number of bad days in a row. There was a noticeable aggravation lingering in my spirit. The problem was I could not identify anything specific that was causing it. As I reflected on current events in my life I just could…
One of the many great principles that organized sports teaches is the value of “showing up”. You may ask, how is something as simple as showing up a great principle? Isn’t it just an expectation of any participant?. Yes it is, but showing up teaches a valuable lesson. We discover the true potential or value…
Did you know that the future of your next event could depend on your recognition products and the name they bear? What you give and how you present it is very important! There is a reason why many events give every participant a t-shirt. And no, it’s not because you need more T-shirts. You’re given…
Purpose Back in 2002 Rick Warren wrote a book called the Purpose Driven Life. What I believe Rick was trying to show us in this book is that life just goes better when we live it with purpose. Our true purpose in this life is not always something that is obvious to us. As a…
I believe the key to any successful life or business is a purpose (service) and a growth mindset. One without the other rarely impresses me. One of my favorite things to do while on vacation is to admire the creativity of business enterprises, big and small. Everyone from the airline we fly to the restaurants…
What would it take to change your mind about awarding participation? A compelling argument, or do you need indisputable facts? Let’s look at an issue that’s been debated as long as there have been contests and winners and losers. I actually believe in giving participation trophies, and not just because I am an awards provider.…
Think About It Have you ever thought about how important it can be to personalize a gift? Design is important and a well designed product or gift can quickly and decisively communicate your message. However, if you are giving a gift, but fail to communicate your feeling in words, your efforts could be lost. Sometimes,…