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A company president had little tolerance for procrastination. In an effort to increase organization efficiency, she hung up signs throughout the building that read, “DO IT NOW.” Within 24 hours, her v... more

One of the hottest words for leaders today is culture. Culture affects perception. It influences behavior and it shapes our personalities. Creating culture is a concentrated, conscious choice.... more

A small boy was auditioning with his classmates for a school play. His mother knew that he'd set his heart on being in the play -- just like all the other children hoped -- and she feared how he would... more

Violet is chasing Charlie Brown in a “Peanuts” cartoon yelling, “It’s no use running! I’ll get you! I’ll knock your block off!”... more

I recently came across an old nursery rhyme that lists the six best doctors -- sunlight, rest, exercise, diet, self-confidence and friends. I’d like to examine each one and why they are special.... more

Remote work has emerged as a widespread practice in the workplace. It’s safe to say that the traditional workplace is forever changed due to the COVID pandemic.... more

The truly great athletes often focus on an area where they can improve and work on it to get better in the offseason.... more

I recently saw a study that claimed more than 50% of Americans report having some kind of stress, anxiety or depression. It went on to mention that therapists are overwhelmed and booked out for months... more

In honor of April being National Humor Month, I'm sharing one of my favorite stories with you.... more

This year’s Academy Awards proved that dreams can come true.... more

I have often wondered if people are born with a photographic memory, or does it take time to develop?... more

An Irish missionary once described how character is formed:... more

Once upon a time, there was a warrior whose teacher told him he had to battle fear. He didn’t want to, because it was scary. But his teacher said he must do it, and gave him instructions for the battl... more

An estimated 50 million Americans quit their jobs last year, causing massive headaches and a tremendous amount of lost productivity and revenue for companies.... more

The road to success is a lot like a marathon. You have to train hard, plan a route and set a pace that will take you where you want to go.... more

As I was looking through my new “ABCs of Business Success” book -- which includes 13 ABC lists on various subjects -- one letter kept standing out to me: F. Folks generally believe that F-words have n... more

What would you do if someone gave you a million dollars?... more

A flock of chickens were in a yard when a football flew over the fence and landed in their midst. A rooster waddled over, studied it, then said, “I’m not complaining, girls, but look at the work they’... more

Once upon a time in a tiny French village, the townspeople decided to honor their parish priest by each bringing a bottle of wine the following Sunday for the pastor’s empty wine barrel. The pastor wa... more

A young banker asked a retiring banker what the secret of success was in banking, to which the older banker responded, “Good judgment.”... more

I played golf with a friend recently. I was fascinated by his career accomplishments and leadership principles. He’s exactly the leader of the future that I believe in, and so I asked him to share his... more