Why To Reach Out

Why To Reach Out

I had a conversation last night with a friend that really struck me.  We all have “this friend” in our life.  He’s the one that has it all together.  He is smart and talented and confident.  And he deserves to be.  He has worked hard for years to...
I Got A Message On Linkedin

I Got A Message On Linkedin

I got a message on Linkedin this morning. Now most of the time that might be met with a collective groan because it was probably an unsolicited sales pitch.  You know the one.  It comes from a random stranger that knows NOTHING about my business but promises to grow...
Can We Agree?

Can We Agree?

If you want to have a real discussion, you need to start on common ground.  If you don’t start on common ground, it’s like building a house on quicksand.  The entire enterprise will quickly fall in on itself.  The “discussion” will quickly turn...
What good have I put into the world today?

What good have I put into the world today?

My friend Danny Rosin and his daughters did a simple, but wonderful exercise this past week.  They went to a Dollar Tree Store, local to them in North Carolina, and hid $1 bills in various places around the store.  They put them on shelves, stuffed them in elf hats,...
The Controversial Case of a Stop Sign

The Controversial Case of a Stop Sign

If you drove a car today, you probably wore a seatbelt.  It’s a simple (but powerful) piece of equipment designed to keep you and your passengers safe in case there is a car accident.  You might not have.  But if you don’t, and you are pulled over by law...