The Simplicity of Finding Purpose in Your Life and Career

The Simplicity of Finding Purpose in Your Life and Career

Last week I attended Billy Ray (Bill) Jones’ funeral. Bill was the father of one of my dearest friends and although I never met him personally, after listening to his eulogy, I felt I knew him. And what a beautiful, purposeful life he lived. What was his secret?...
Leaders LEAD

Leaders LEAD

Today, harassment and abuse claims have reached a fever pitch and businesses, media, entertainment and even governments are scrambling to protect themselves and address claims. Scrambling so much, in fact, that, in some cases, they are firing the accused with little...
You are NOT Powerless

You are NOT Powerless

  Men and women often feel powerless when faced with offensive, inappropriate or harassing behavior in the workplace. Take the following question I recently received as an example: “I work in Accounting and recently my company was acquired by another company....
How The Ritz-Carlton Hotels Live The OC Equation™

How The Ritz-Carlton Hotels Live The OC Equation™

WOW! All I can say is WOW! It’s not often you get to talk to and hear one of the masters of Organizational Culture (OC) share how The OC Equation™ propelled them to uber-success as a leader. Tonight, during the FCCi Conference in Sarasota, FL, I had the privilege of...
Building and Supporting a Work Culture of Gratitude

Building and Supporting a Work Culture of Gratitude

This time of year we routinely reflect on what we’re thankful for – and while that’s common at Thanksgiving, one question we should be asking is “Have we created an Organizational Culture (OC) of gratitude?” The OC Equation™ reinforces that our actions are borne out...
Costco Lives Values & Gives Thanks for Employee Efforts.

Costco Lives Values & Gives Thanks for Employee Efforts.

In our culture of consumerism, it’s often hard to turn down the allure of the all mighty dollar. In recent years, it’s become more acceptable for retail stores to open on Thanksgiving in their race to cash in on the holiday shopping rush. This shift in priorities...