Being Fantastic

Wouldn’t it be great to be referred to as a fantastic person? The word fantastic is used in multiple contexts and technically often used incorrectly, but most often used when describing something very positive.   If describing you, by informal definition fantastic...

You and Benjamin Franklin

How much are you like Benjamin Franklin? Ben Franklin wrote, “I would rather have it said he lived usefully than he died rich.”  Being useful was its reward for Franklin.  He reportedly asked two questions each day.  In the morning he would ask...

Never Stop!

“There is no finish line” – Nike. Expand beyond your limits.  Go higher, do better and reach your potential.  It all sounds so “Rocky-esk” doesn’t it? Well, if an uneducated, out of shape, washed up has-been boxer can do it, why can’t you and me?  Rocky got better,...

Do You Really Need Mentors?

There is nothing uncommon about needing a mentor, teacher, role model or sage advisor to turn to in times of need.  It is even better if you look to them as part of your “continuous improvement curriculum” and not just during crises. So, the question is...