Category: Attitude

May 05 2007

What Kind of Marshmallow Are You?

Springtime. The first grill of the season. As the lone charcoal griller in the neighborhood, my bar-b-q grilled chicken smells mixed with the fresh mown grass brought back memories of a long ago day. …

May 03 2007

Finding the Good in a Mistake

We've all made mistakes in business. Our hope is that none are so blatant that they impact other's view of our ability to perform.

Unfortunately, this week I made a stupid mistake – a careles…

Apr 29 2007

Lessons From The Seat of a Bike

Less than half of the days in Cleveland are sunny and today there isn't a cloud in the sky – the sun is Shining and the temps are a perfect 74 degrees.

Time to get outdoors.

I try to walk in the…

Apr 17 2007

Good versus Evil

Yesterday was a tragic day in our history as a man goes on a shooting spry at Virginia Tech killing 33 and wounding 15.

As I listened to radio callers debate the issue this morning; one caller raised…

Apr 11 2007

To Soar We Must Expand Our Horizons

Here is a quote worth reading and re-reading:

Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new."

That quote is from Og Mandino, the …

Apr 05 2007

The World Will Revolve Without You

When I was in fifth grade I woke one morning to discover I was sick. But that day at school there was a team project in which I was scheduled to participate.

My mother sent me back to bed but I cried…

Apr 05 2007

Shrug Off Apathy

I used to carry around a little cartoon that said "Shrug off apathy." Working for too many decades in the corporate environment I saw a lot of apathy, pessimism and cynicism.

You know thos…

Mar 20 2007

What Position Do You Play?

I just heard an analogy that I personally feel is RIGHT ON. I wish I knew who first said it – they are sheer genius.

Here is the basic difference between men and women. Ready?

On a football team, HE…

Mar 18 2007

Life Lessons

It's Sunday. Traditionally a day of rest. Remember when nothing but church opened their doors on a Sunday? Those were simple times – times when we had our priorities more in line with what truly m…

Feb 09 2007

Sex Sells

As the Chairperson and emcee of a monthly business women's lunch, I am constantly on the look out for interesting speakers who will draw a good crowd.

With Valentine's Day around the corner, …