December 16, 2019
Learning to Give Outside of our Comfort Zone
We’re in the season of giving and receiving. For some, it’s all about giving, and for others, it’s all about receiving.
Which one is the most important to you?
God gave more...
December 15, 2019
Mental Kale
We've all heard the truism, "you are what you eat." Clearly this applies to food intake and how our body composition is directly correlated. Eat fruit and veggies, have a...
December 14, 2019
Teaching Reading is an Art as well as a Science
Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D. Kent State University
“It
is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression
and knowledge.”
Albert Einstein
“I would...
December 13, 2019
Clarity in Communication
In my previous blog I talked about one mistake I often see leaders make regarding results and relationship (Here is a link).
I want to share another mistake leaders make....
December 13, 2019
A 2020 Vision For Business
As we head into a new decade, the holidays will no doubt be a time for reflection on the last ten years, and a time to consider the next ten.
So, what will the next...
December 13, 2019
How to Apply Principles From THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE to Your Sales Process
One of the unexpected surprises of my changed life after prison was meeting and then being mentored by Dr. Steven Covey, author of the seminal The 7 Habits of Highly...
December 11, 2019
You'll Never Hear "Can I Speak to the Manager" The Same Way Again
Have you ever asked to speak to the manager? Have you ever been behind the counter and had someone ask you if they could speak to the manager? Have you ever been the...
December 11, 2019
Do Economic Recoveries Die of Old Age?
The US economy is clearly slowing. After adjusting for inflation, GDP grew by 2.9% in 2018, and by an even better 3.1% in 19Q1. But growth slowed to just 2% in 19Q2, and 2.1%...
December 11, 2019
Becoming an Anticipatory Leader: The Missing Competency
We are all good at reacting and responding - a knee-jerk reaction, so to speak. Even organizations large and small have learned how to be lean and agile while executing a...
December 10, 2019
Superintendent of the Year: Joe Sanfelippo, Fall Creek School District
With a focus on culture and communication, a rural Wisconsin administrator has brought his 850-student district to national recognition.
By Roger Riddell
Originally...
December 09, 2019
Good Grief
We've all lost, or will lose, someone we love. This two minute video will help you better process your grief and help others who are living with loss during the holidays. It’s...
December 09, 2019
Love Your Millennials
Think about the last time you were at an event and one of the speakers criticized or made fun of an entire generation of millennials. Is that really fair, or even...