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Many of you know I have to do a major “out of my comfort zone” thing every year. And I challenge all of you to do the same (at least promise me you won’t go to the SAME beach again this year! There’s a whole world out there – go see something new!) This year […]

You read everywhere that the world has changed; things will never be as good as they were; we have to get used to the new reality. Get faster, do more with less, implement more technology—run, Forrest, run! I’m not so sure about that. I think the basic principles for success are the same as they […]

Ah – the coveted luck ‘o the Irish! Although I don’t know how lucky the Irish really were (potato famine, Irish slavery (yes, there were Irish slaves), tough times as US immigrants) – being Irish was no cake walk. Ireland itself, as green and gorgeous as it is, isn’t the easiest country to live in. […]

I have a confession to make. I am a terrible listener. And you know what? I’ll bet you are, too. Oh, don’t get me wrong, we try hard. We think we’re being understanding, maybe even helpful. But we’re blowing it! A terrific book I read recently is The Lost Art of Listening, by Michael P. […]

Need a job? Want to get promoted? Like to have a date? You’re going to have to communicate! Introverts of the world – arise! Here are some tips to get you started: 1.)Decide you want to communicate. It all starts here. If you don’t truly want to communicate with others, your efforts will be doomed. […]