How Did We Get Here?

How Did We Get Here?

Here we are in the last quarter of 2017. For many of us, our organizations operate on a calendar year and that means the last quarter can make or break the year, at least in terms of meeting our annual goals. If you are ahead of schedule on your goal achievement,...
Do You Remember Your First Time?

Do You Remember Your First Time?

Well? Do you remember your first time? Of course, you are thinking, “The first time for what, Bill?” My friend, Ed DeCosta, recently started an article with this question and I have borrowed some points to share with you today. As a young boy, I remember the first...
Can You Keep Your Life Simple?

Can You Keep Your Life Simple?

The other day, I was reminded that our lives as leaders can be pretty complex and complicated. The more accomplishments you have as a leader, the more people want to spend time with you essentially helping them fix their problems. For some of us, this can be...
What Are You Doing With Your Dash?

What Are You Doing With Your Dash?

Recently, I received a book in the mail from a person I had met 2 weeks before. He was making an impact on my life by adding value – his intention was to pass along to me something that had a significant impact on his own life. The book’s main focus was a short poem....
Employee Loyalty – Who’s Listening?

Employee Loyalty – Who’s Listening?

While I was waiting to board a plane recently, I overheard the following conversation between two men in the gate area, who were airline pilots. It got me thinking about employee loyalty. I’ll call them Harry and Joe because I don’t know their real names. Harry: The...