ATD recently tweeted out a few questions to engage fellow trainers on the topic: What is coaching? My answer was: Uncovering what’s inside a person, their gifts/strengths/desires/interests and bring it into the outside space of their lives. Helping them become maximized. To me, that is the heart of it. There is a lot involved in … More What is a Coach?
Anne Beiler founded Aunte Anne’s Pretzels @AunteAnnes, https://auntieannebeiler.com/ which is a well-known franchise providing wonderfully made fresh pretzels for snacks and enjoyment. They have a ubiquitous presence in malls and airports throughout the nation. When you untangle the proverbial pretzel of their lives you will find a foundation which is much more than flour and … More She and Her Husband combined forgiveness and faith into a recipe for life and business
Jon Acuff, linkedin.com/in/jonacuff, @JonAcuff, is both a quitter and finisher. In his two books of the same name, with seemingly opposite emphasis he helps people sort out direction and gives them clarity in their lives. * What are you quitting and why should you? Jon floats the idea of quitting your day job so you … More He’s a Quitter and Finisher
One of my favorite former NFL coaches is Tony Dungy, @TonyDungy, now an NFL commentator. One of the reasons is because of the way he treats people and the way he spoke to his team.* When you read Quiet Strength, you will be filled with wonder as Coach Dungy talks about his time in the … More He Speaks with Respect
This week I’m going to deliver a series on Great Leaders with Great Content. Books written by Servant Leaders who give us a glimpse into how to be an effective leader. Today we start with Bob Tiede. I have a friend who I met in a very “chance” meeting several years ago. Bob Tiede (@bobtiede, … More He Asks the Right Questions
Here in Nevada, and also in California and several other states wearing a mask or face covering is a mandate. It is a protective measure against COVID-19. I wear a mask to protect you and you wear a mask to protect me But mask wearing is not new. Many of us hide behind a mask … More Hiding behind the Masks we wear*
I had a friend, who, when he was 70 years old redid his personal mission statement. That was about 15 years ago. The wonderful wisdom of this man was his ownership of the Seasons of Life. Seasons, phases, and changes in life and the contextual landscape of our ever-changing realities more than suggest that it … More Redo your Mission?
I’ve heard some frightening stories lately about customers assaulting employees or managers of retail establishments. And, it wasn’t because of a lack of service. It was because of an expectation on the part of the customer. Many years ago when I managed some office furniture stores there was a situation in which my delivery and … More The Customer is always right?
Don’t you love positive people? You know, the glass is half-full type people. Those folks who see the good in everything and are always “up.” They brighten our day and give us hope. They forge ahead knowing it will all turn out good. Great leaders are the optimistic, the hopeful, the positive, and the winners. … More When Optimism is a Negative thing
A friend of mine in Indiana texted me this picture a few weeks ago. He drove by The Elzinga Farm Market, in Dyer, Indiana. This was my family’s farm. The building you see used to be a vegetable market. Behind that was 139 acres of land which would produce the best tomatoes, sweet corn, green … More Memories that make you and shape you
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