Live and Let Live
This week I was in downtown Orlando, busy driving to an appointment and focused on work. As I rounded the curve around Lake Beauty, I saw it out of the corner of my eye: a colorful and impromptu memorial to the victims of the June 12th Orlando massacre. I was drawn to it. 49 killed […]
Honor
A person must first demonstrate Honor through integrity in actions big and small, in order to ultimately receive it in return. To consistently Honor is to build Trust; lasting relationships depend upon it. It’s hard to earn, but even harder to recover. In the context of work, do your clients and coworkers regard you as […]
Pure Dutch
Dik van der Velden was Pure Dutch – and also a one-of-kind friend. Upon hearing that Dik had passed away, I was left in a state of deep reflection on the 30 or so years we have known one other. They sure went by fast. If you look up the term “Dutch Trader” in the […]
Confidence
When you have confidence, others can sense it. They can hear it in your voice, see it in your body language and feel it in your message. Genuine confidence is evident in all you do. It makes a statement. Period. Confidence is never arrogant, cocky, or boisterous. Genuine confidence is quiet and real. It’s the […]
Any Time, Any Place
That’s a powerful commitment. The Air Force Special Operations Command adheres to their Vision: “Air Commandos, highly trained, capable and ready to conduct special operations…Any Time…Any Place”. To achieve this crucial goal, they study, plan, adapt, train, train, train some more, and then execute their missions. It is a continuous cycle. They never know when […]
Yeti
What a cool word – for a cooler?!? The Abominable Snowman has met his match with these clever inventions; if you can ever actually catch a Yeti, you can keep him cool in one of these until a positive ID can be made. Why are Yeti products all the rage these days? Yeti coolers and […]
Truth and Valor
As Christmas approaches and we reflect upon what this Holiday Season means to us, these two words stand out for me: Truth and Valor. The meaning of Truth is self-evident; to be honest in dealings with others is essential for building a foundation of trust and, upon that, a lasting relationship. This holds true in […]
“Every Mower Matters”
ExMark Manufacturing’s director of marketing spoke those three simple words, as he explained their corporate philosophy during a recent visit to their main plant. That phrase is not merely a slogan, however; it’s clearly a strong belief and way of being for their team members. From the moment you arrive at Exmark’s Beatrice, Nebraska plant […]
Texas Talent
It’s been fun to witness the transformation. The possibilities were there all along, lying just beneath the surface, waiting for their chance. When the path was laid out, the constraints removed, and necessary information and resources were provided, it was time for Texas Talent to shine. And shine it has! Our Texas Region is setting […]
Power of One
A message has more impact when it is delivered clearly and with a singular focus. A business that shares One Purpose, One set of Values, One Culture, One (Business / Financial) Language and One Identity, has the potential to become more than simply the sum of its parts. Much more. Together, these things create a […]