The biggest complaints I get are about other people.  The boss that drives people crazy.  The driver on his cell phone.  The annoying neighbor or co-worker.  And don’t even get me started on teenagers!  Other people can be the source of our greatest joy and our deepest anger. We can’t live with them and we […]

Leaders, I’m going to say some things that might make you uncomfortable, but could have a big impact on your success.  Consider these ideas: Save your people from e-mail. Did you know that e-mail was in charge of your office, not you?  Most people in my sessions are overwhelmed by e-mail and feel they must […]

Maybe you started off on fire – you loved your job or your new position and you tore into it like a bat outta heck.  You worked long hours, tried new things, your energy was unstoppable!  Or maybe it was a new relationship, home, baby, hobby – you name it.  In the beginning, we’re all […]

Yeah, yeah, I’m a motivational speaker – everything I do should be fun, right?  Well, I try to roll that way, but sometimes dark forces work against me. I am still in the “due diligence” period of buying a new home and I have to say, I’ve found the whole process frustrating, challenging, and somewhat […]

I think about things I should do all the time.  I think about how I should write a letter to someone’s supervisor to tell them what great service the person gave me.  I think about how I should take the time to post a really good review of that hotel on Trip Advisor. I make […]