FIVE GREAT WAYS TO KEEP YOUR SUPERSTARS

FIVE GREAT WAYS TO KEEP YOUR SUPERSTARS

Recently I read an article by Marshal Goldsmith, Ph.D. that is worth sharing. Marshall Goldsmith’s reputation as a highly respected “New Thought Leader” is richly deserved. His five points were directed at Keeping Top Talent. The very same points could be suggested as...
ARE YOU HAPPY?

ARE YOU HAPPY?

Last week I came across and article I have seen before. It lists eleven qualities of remarkably happy people. Considering the general malaise that permeates our national consciousness these days, now seems a good time to place this reminder in front of readers.  ...
TROUBLE IN RIVER CITY

TROUBLE IN RIVER CITY

In “The Music Man”, one of my favorite shows, “Professor” Harold Hill, traveling salesman and con man, comes to River City, Iowa with the goal of selling the citizens on the idea of a boy’s band. He will sell them the uniforms and instruments. His “con” is that he...
HOW DEEP DO WE WANT TO BURY OURSELVES?

HOW DEEP DO WE WANT TO BURY OURSELVES?

In the last blog, I brought how first impressions are difficult to displace, and some simple tips to help us improve the first impressions others have about us. This blog is related. I want to discuss how prevalent biased thinking is for us individually, and for...
FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE LASTING

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE LASTING

Several studies published in the last decade provide interesting information about first impressions. These studies were conducted in countries from around the world, so please consider that cultural differences from country to country may impact the study results. I...