You may have noticed I added this to my quotes at the top of my blog page. It’s not that I want to quote myself, because that actually looks a little strange on your own blog. In fact, I debated even adding it, because it looked like self-promotion, but it’s a concept I believe in and wanted to have at the forefront of my blog. My blog started off just talking about fails in my life or fails that I have seen in others lives or in business. I still share those things, but I want to make sure that what I... read more »
I saw this sign a while back and then I looked at the building. It had at least 6 or 7 of this same sign posted at each door and along the main outside walls. My immediate reaction? Where are the cameras? Did they have a camera at each door? On each corner of the building? On a pole? I looked around and didn’t see a single camera, anywhere. What’s the message? Enjoy the rest of this post here » read more »
I didn’t used to think scars were cool, when I was a hand model. It’s hard to get work with stitch holes in a knuckle, or big gash of days gone by. So off to another career path, because I have the hands of a lumberjack, not a hand model (to all of my lumberjack friends - please do not be offended). We all have scars… We all learn from our scars, just like our failures... Enjoy the rest of this post here » read more »
Who wants to follow you, not on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or any other social network? Are you followable? Do people look to you for help and answers? Are you approachable? Do others want you to lead them? My title is “Leadership is you?” The question mark is on purpose. This concept of “you” is taught regularly by many folks... You have to be a dynamic leader. You have to be a harder worker. You have to get more organized. You have to have a certain style. You have to ... read more »
Little things distract us. Annoyances impact us. Pet peeves frustrate us. We are bothered by things around us. We lose focus because of things out of our control. We can’t control those things, just us. We can’t control the craziness of life, but we can control our thoughts and attitudes... Enjoy the rest of this post here » read more »
Yes I am! Just look at this outfit. I was headed to a discotheque to show some of my fine dance moves, just a few minutes after this photo. Look at my right hand - it’s ready to bust a move - I’m holding it back. My Buster Brown bowling shoes are ready to tear it up. There are a lot of reminders that come along with an old picture… This picture reminded me that trends change constantly, and marketers love to see it happen, because it makes them more money. It also reminded me of childhood. We reall... read more »
I read a post last week that discussed the tipping and flipping point, with regards to business, where an idea goes from being, just an idea, to something that people gravitate towards and get involved in. Facebook had a tipping point, where it took off to be a great success in connecting people. Instagram had a flipping point, where it went from a quirky idea to a $1,000,000,000 sale. Yes, thats the correct number of zeros... Satellite radio had a point where the idea went from a good thought to s... read more »
I know that this is the title of an 80’s classic movie, that most everyone has heard of, but I couldnt resist the title, based on the photos today. It’s not everyday that you get to see a DeLorean in real life, right beside you. This one was parked in the lot at my office and I had no option, but to take a picture (it will thrill my youngest son when I show them to him - he loves cool cars). Just for nostalgia sake, it’s cool to have on file, so I can remember my youth. The car brought several things t... read more »
Half a tree - pretty cool to see, but do I want it in my front yard? We get attached to anything on our properties and it’s hard to let go. We like to have things stay the same. Sometimes, a tree was planted in memory of, or to celebrate, or when we bought or built our house. We don’t want to let go of the stuff we own. It’s hard to take the axe (which can be spelled both with or without the “e”) to things in life. I saw this down the street from me a few days ago, and it made me think… Enjoy the ... read more »
Have you ever tried something really hard? Have you ever worked towards a large goal? Have you ever focused on a task, that was little larger than you realized? Have you ever _____________ ? You fill in the blank. You add your hard thing. You add the big challenge. You put the tried goal right there… Enjoy the rest of this post here » read more »
