I’m reading the book Grit by Angela Duckworth. I find this topic interesting. What does grit mean to you? Before reading the book, the notion of grit conjured words like resilience, gravitas and tenacity. According to Angela Duckworth, these are all correct and it turns out that grit is more than just stick-to-it-ness. This week, […]
I’m reading the book Grit by Angela Duckworth. I find this topic interesting. What does grit mean to you? Before reading the book, the notion of grit conjured words like resilience, gravitas and tenacity. According to Angela Duckworth, these are all correct and it turns out that grit is more than just stick-to-it-ness. This week, […]
This past Sunday was Mother’s Day. I feel so very lucky to have my Mom still with me on this planet and I’ve learned so many things from her over the years. There were lessons on what to do and what not to do. Today, I’ll share a couple of my favorite Mom-isms. Mom-ism #1: […]
My Mother, Marilyn, turned 75 recently. My Dad, Dominick, is 77. As our parents age, it’s interesting how roles reverse in the family, over time. For example, I had the honor of baking the chocolate birthday cake with chocolate icing. I watched overjoyed at JUST.HOW.EXCITED. my Mom was with this childhood favorite. In times past, […]
I recently met with the fabulous team at Peppershock Media. We had a fun conversation about what coaching is and what it is not. Today, we’ll clarify the concept of coaching. Most successful athletes have coaches. In football, there are offensive line coaches, defensive line coaches, quarterback coaches, running back coaches, etc. The most well-rounded programs […]
Put the word “Map ” at the top of a piece of paper or on a Google Doc then list five words that describe what “Map” means to you. Undoubtedly, my list of words will be different than your list of words. We may have some in common. Yet, the likelihood of us having the […]
Rapport, what is it and why it matters Most of us have experienced a work or life situation with a difficult person. Now, difficult means different things to different people, so for the sake of this week’s conversation, let’s agree that difficult means needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand. It’s […]
How many times have you failed in your professional career and your life? And, how many of those failures still haunt you To.This.Very.Day? What if there are no failures ONLY feedback? What is Feedback? Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary defines feedback as helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done […]
Respect, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is an act of giving particular attention, high or special regard. Respect is often accompanied by a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important or serious. It is a very important life and business skill to have. And yet, when we look at any topic today there seems […]
I’ve been sharing how I’ve been integrating the principles of the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz into my life for the past couple of years. The Four Agreements are: 1) Be Impeccable with Your Word. 2) Don’t Take Anything Personally. 3) Don’t Make Assumptions. 4) Always Do Your Best. I discussed 4) Always Do […]
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