Most of the crowd was slowly shaking their heads in disbelief. What had just happened? It was a simple communication exercise, and something went horribly wrong… Continue →
Dare to Dream
It’s that time of year. People are busy planning and shopping for Christmas. Many of us are stuffed full of stuffing and already thinking about how we will lose those extra holiday pounds. It’s also a time when we start to think about the coming year. What will 2022 look like? What do I want to happen in the coming year? Every new year, after I have reflected over the last year (Click Continue →
4 Ways to Listen That Fall Short – And the 1 Powerful Way to Listen Like a Pro!
Just a couple of days ago, my wife of over 40 years responded with a hand on her hip and with a disgusted look (because you know we have been here before) when I innocently asked a question. Her quick response was, ”I told you….” So why didn’t I listen (again)? Does this sound familiar to you? Do you have room to become a more effective listener? In a casual conversation, Continue →
You Don’t Have to Be a Speech Writer to Communicate Effectively
Leaders – how you communicate may be the most important skill you develop. It will impact your culture, employee engagement, customers – even your suppliers. I want to explain some of the basics of good communication. Many leaders often overlook these fundamental principles and sabotage their own effectiveness! Mutual Understanding Maintaining good communication between people in a Continue →
Principle vs Expediency – A Summary
When our three sons were in high school, I would say to them, “When you get in the car with your buddies on Friday night, you already know how the night is going to turn out.” So decide before you are asked about going out on the town Friday night whether you are going to accept or not. And if you choose to get in that car, decide beforehand how you are going to react to the Continue →
Three Strategies to Help You Make Better Decisions
My wife and I have three sons. They are all adults now, but I remember holding hands with them as we crossed the street when they were little boys. Like most parents, we tried to help them avoid physical injury. Getting physically hurt would have been a tragedy, but there are other risks that are just as dangerous! Fortunately, I’ve discovered some ways to help us stay Continue →
Why Abundant Thinkers Succeed with Flying Colors!
I wish I had Superman underwear like my three young grandsons have! They remind me of when I was a little boy. I would watch Superman on TV, and he would always say, “Up, Up and Away” right before he took flight! After watching Superman, I would pretend to have his superhero powers. It's one of my fondest childhood memories but as an adult, I now see it was also a great learning Continue →
Does Your Smile Reflect an Abundance Mindset?
People have asked me since I was a young boy, “Why do you smile so much?” At one time, I would answer, “I don’t know.” However, over the years I have come to know that my smile comes from a grateful heart. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 ESV When I look over my life, I don’t have any Continue →
Learn to Lead – 11 Examples of Expedient and Principled Behavior
I love eating Krispy Kreme donuts! WOW! They are lip-smacking good! Have you eaten a Krispy Kreme donut when they come out fresh and are still warm? They literally melt in your mouth! Eating a Krispy Kreme donut requires little discipline. It is an expedient, emotional experience. Until I weigh in the next day. Double WOW!! Because I love to eat and I need a stress reliever, I’ve made Continue →
Learn How Successful People Make Better Decisions
Several years ago, I was enjoying a tasty Texas BBQ lunch with a manager at my company, when he said, “Bobby, I’ve noticed you use the same way to make a decision, no matter if it is a six-pack of Cokes or 6,000 cases of Coke.” I took that as a compliment about how I made principled decisions, and I thanked him. He went on to state a certain strong conviction that he had, which I had heard Continue →