From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Familiarity or Intimacy?

Relationships

Leaders of the 21st century cannot allow themselves to fall for the great deception of familiarity for  intimacy.  Familiarity today is one-way.  Fans of LeBron James are familiar with him but do not know him.  He would not recognize them if he saw them out in public.
Intimacy is two-way. Someone in relationship with LeBron James [...]

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Expressions of Gratitude

Encouragement

Thanksgiving always brings lots of reflection.  This year I seem to be reflecting on all those things that I have overcome.  I am thankful for all the adversity I have encountered in my life. I am thankful for those situations that while in them; I thought I would not survive. But I stood my ground [...]

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Thriver Tactics in Today’s Job Market

Encouragement

In my early 20s I worked very hard on improving my engineering skills thinking that was the ticket to a secure future. But it’s the intangibles that secure your future regardless of  the status of the job market.  Those intangibles are things that don’t necessary come with a college degree, such as:

Strong Work Ethic,
Ability to [...]

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You Saved Scooter!

Personal Development

I love this commercial. It cracks me up every time I see it. Although it is a pitch for Minute Maid Natural Energy Drink, it is a reminder of how our thoughts and perspectives can drastically make a difference in our careers, our lives and in the lives of people we care about. It also [...]

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