In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–Revved! Update-Feedback From Subscribers-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder Often times, people choose to pass on many of the opportunities that life sends their way out of fear–they don’t know where the opportunity is going to take them. This is unfortunate, because saying “yes” to opporrtunities is part of what it…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-Feedback From Subscribers-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder Over the years, a number of people have asked me, “How do I find my calling–something I can do that gives my life purpose and meaning?” Each of these people had the idea that finding their calling was like leafing through…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-I Want Your Success Stories-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder While many New Year’s resolutions such as losing weight, getting organized or expanding your horizons can be difficult to follow through on, here’s one that isn’t: be nice. All you need to do is smile and say something positive…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-I Want Your Success Stories-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder With all the good will that gets passed around during the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to repair any strained relationships you might have. People are generally in a great mood, which makes them far more open to…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-Feedback From a Subscriber-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder For a number of years, my wife conducted gift making workshops during early December. During these workships, she would poll the participants as to their most cherished holiday memories. Not once did anyone recall a specific gift. It was always…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-I Want Your Success Stories-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder Human beings are prone to worry–we worry about our jobs, the welfare of our loved ones and about our future. The problem with worrying is that if affects every system in our body in some unhealthy ways. For example,…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED Update-Feedback From a Subscriber-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder Why do Toyota, Southwest Airlines, Costco and Starbuck’s lead their respective industries in terms of profitability? Answer: They operate from a management philosophy that employees come first and customers come second. As former Southwest CEO, Herb Kelleher put it, “Your…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-Feedback From a Subscriber-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder It’s a fact to life; people prefer to engage in those activities that make them feel good. And, the better something makes them feel, the harder they’ll work at it. One of the things that makes people feel really good…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-Feedback From A Subscriber-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder Negative comments are hurtful. Whether delivered in person or by email, they almost always ruin people’s days. When people have their day ruined, their reservoir of positive energy is instantly drained. Consequently, they are no longer excited about giving their…
In This Issue -My Weekly Reminder–REVVED! Update-Feedback From A Subscriber-Pass it on My Weekly Reminder One of the defining characteristics of great managers is that they spend time outside their office visiting with the people who work for them. These visits are friendly in nature and emphasis is on listening and learning, not pointing out…