Overwhelmingly when I ask people in organizations of all sizes if they made a New Year’s Resolution they say “no” and when I ask them why, almost unanimously the answer is “because we never achieve them”. So, rather than face failure, people just give up and don’t...
I know I’ve already said it, but Happy New Year! I hope this is the best year ever for you and your business. With that said, how are YOU going to ensure it’s your best year? If you’re like most people, this is the time of year when our thoughts naturally turn...
Happy New Year everyone! As we look to the promise of 2012 and review 2011, it’s that time of year when most of us set personal and professional goals and resolutions. As my husband and I confront the gravity of his brother’s illness one can’t help but reconcile the...
In recent years, semantics have become all the rage at most organizations. Consider the fact that companies now use terms such as “reorganization”, “restructuring”, “replaced”, “released” or “relieved of duties” to describe firing someone. As a matter of fact,...
Last night, while traveling back to Nashville from Dallas, I found a young lady’s driver’s license in the women’s room at DFW. Knowing how important a state issued ID is when traveling, I immediately began looking for an agent with American Airlines to give it to in...
With the tragic passing of Steve Jobs today, one can’t help but wonder what’s next for Apple. Will Apple maintain its cutting edge culture of innovation? Who will be the visionary? Can the company not only survive, but thrive, without its beloved leader? In announcing...
