U.S. Marines do not make leadership a mystery. You shouldn’t either! In 2010, I was struggling with my business, personal and financial. Fortunately, for me I received a thank you letter from a colonel in the U.S. Marines, John Church. Little did I know how this simple act of kindness would change my life for […]
Leadership Lesson a from Silver Star Recipient
Leadership lessons from Dennis Murphy, (Ret.) U.S. Army Dennis is a recipient of the Silver Star for valor in combat during the Vietnam War. Dennis Murphy had been in Vietnam for six months when, during a firefight with the Vietcong, he dashed into enemy fire to try to pull a fallen comrade to safety. The Silver […]
Surefire Connection Strategies – Thank You, Appreciation and Gratitude
My good friend gave, Jim Sherry recommended the book Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi. Keith’s book highlights several actions to incorporate into your everyday networking connections. As a result of reading the book, I began to take action by showing gratitude and appreciation for the people in my network. It increased my influence, knowledge […]
Business Relationships That Last: 5 Steps to Transform Contacts into High Performing Relationships by Ed Wallace
Fortunately, I have discussed with Ed Wallace tactics and strategies to develop high trust and productive relationships. In his book Business Relationships That Last, he outlines the 5 steps to transform contacts into high-performing relationships. 5 Steps to Transform Contacts into High Performing Relationships Display Worthy Intent Care About People’s Goals, Passions, and Struggles Make […]
Confessions of a Connector – Why they are important to you professionally and personally.
Definition of connection – the act of connecting: the state of being connected: such as a: causal or logical relation or sequence Never Eat Alone Summary Don’t keep score: It’s never simply about getting what you want. It’s about getting what you want and making sure that the people who are important to you get what they want, too.“Ping” constantly: The ins and […]
Thank You, Appreciation and Gratitude
I offer my thankfulness, appreciation and gratitude for the many influences who have guided my life. These role models provided lifelong lessons and wisdom. They continually motivate me on a daily basis. Thank you to the authors and teachers! Special thank to all the authors and teachers who have had a positive impact on my […]
What Can You Do to Empower Yourself and Others?
What can you do today to begin to empower yourself? Who are your role models and mentors? What are you learning? We live in a challenging world. How can we navigate the many challenges we may face – career, family, faith, finances, friends or any other area in our lives? I sure have had my […]
The Power of Thank You
A new study published in Psychological Science finds that we underestimate the power of a thank-you message to our detriment. Undervaluing Gratitude: Expressers Misunderstand the Consequences of Showing Appreciation “Underestimating the value of prosocial actions, such as expressing gratitude, may keep people from engaging in behavior that would maximize their own—and others’—well-being.”Amit Kumar, Nicholas Epley […]