How about recycling “thinking outside the box”?


How about recycling “thinking outside the box”?  I do not know about you, but I am tired of hearing the term “think outside the box”. It is supposed to encourage abandoning old-fashioned and railroad track straight thinking. Instead the recipient of the tag line is encouraged using creativity in order to find new ways. Problem… Read More How about recycling “thinking outside the box”?

Your parents may be the dumbest people you will ever meet, and…


Your parents may be the dumbest people you will ever meet, and…  Recently I went to an event that highlighted the workforce development crisis that has hit almost all industries in the region: Low unemployment rates that have been around for a while and the younger folks do not seem to be excited getting into… Read More Your parents may be the dumbest people you will ever meet, and…

Your past is not a good predictor of your future at all – Find out 2 things that are though


Your past is not a good predictor of your future at all – Find out 2 things that are though  Where you were born, who your parents are, where you live and work may have significantly impacted your past. Look ahead now: What legacy do you want to leave behind? If you are stuck in… Read More Your past is not a good predictor of your future at all – Find out 2 things that are though

How to ruin your public speech career in one easy swoop


How to ruin your public speech career in one easy swoop  My daughter provided the backdrop of this post at the dinner table. She brilliantly asserted that she would tune any public speaker out the moment he or she starts talking only about themselves. She mentioned having to endure a commencement speech once with a… Read More How to ruin your public speech career in one easy swoop