How do you inspire someone? I’m not sure there’s a perfect answer but here are my thoughts: Don’t dictate: suggest a path for them to follow. Don’t offer false praise: recognize and reward them when deserved. Don’t duck tough talks: help them course-correct and improve. Don’t micro-manage: give latitude within boundaries and let them own …
Who do you work for? Don’t tell me the name of your company name or the name of your boss. Who do you really work for? For me, I work for Kristin and Patrick and Emma. I work for the people that greet me each morning on my screen savers when I power-up my laptop. I work for …
I sit here alone on a Sunday afternoon in my apartment in the San Marco area of Jacksonville. I’m alone but I’m not lonely. My family’s far away but they’re near. I have my “quiet” by my side to help me process what’s important to me professionally. I have my “quiet” by my side to …
It’s not easy or without risk but it’s worth it. Read More »
You’re an oddity. You have a long career in the corporate world and have traveled extensively for work but you’ve spent your whole life and career living only miles from where you and your wife were raised. Never had to entertain a corporate relocation. You’re entrenched in your community, have deep friendships and family ties there, …
I saw on a Saturday news program that August 7 was National Baseball Card Day and I instantly started Googling some of my favorite cards when I was collecting in the 70’s and early 80’s. These Rod Carew cards from 1977 and 1979 were the Holy Grail cards for me…they were the last cards I needed …
If you told me 5 years ago that I’d be posing recently with Kristin for a photo at a friend’s wedding last week, I would’ve had some doubts. We’ve been together for over 30 years and it’s been difficult at times. Giving up would’ve been easy, but we realized we were better together than apart; …
You’re building a life and career. Expect adversity. Read More »
1. Networking isn’t reaching-out to contacts only when you need a new job. 2. Sending a handwritten note is incredibly more effective than an e-mail. 3. Stress isn’t having 5 college mid-terms in 2 days. Growing a career and family is. 4. You have to “walk the decks” to truly connect with your staff. 5. Bro hugs don’t convey strength and …
This is my house. My wife and I purchased it when we were in our 20’s. It’s not built on wealth or grandeur. It’s a modest home that suits us well and allowed us to raise our children in a great environment. As my career progressed, we could’ve gone bigger, spent more, had a …
I watched a lot of pro wrestling in the 80s when I was a teenager and young adult in high school and college. Loved Ric Flair and his persona. So, when a friend sent me a link to some of his classic matches and interviews on YouTube, I jumped in and took a trip down memory lane. …
I spent 45 minutes watching Ric Flair videos on YouTube. Read More »
1. Young people at work are itching for their chance. Know that and help them. 2. Always help the helpless, be careful about helping the clueless. 3. A title at work means nothing without a good person behind it. 4. You don’t need money to be respectful, mannerly, courteous. 5. Want your career to grow? Write, speak and present yourself well. …