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...

Did Curiosity Kill The Cat?

One of my six critical qualities of leadership is Innovation.  After reading John Maxwell’s 15 Valuable Laws of Growth, it has become clear that a crucial condition for innovation is curiosity. John Maxwell’s, The Law Of Curiosity – Growth Is Driven By Wanting To...

Negotiate to Win

Negotiation without compromise is dictatorial. Therefore negotiating, by necessity requires that both parties involved must win. It is a process by which compromise or agreement is reached while avoiding argument and dispute. So, when negotiating, regardless of...