I love “The most interesting man in the world” commercials.  Like — “He would not be afraid to show his feminine side – if he had one.” “His mother has a tattoo that reads…”Son’”. “At museums he’s allowed to touch the art.” “There is a place in Siberia which, to this day, remains unfrozen because...Read More

Rarely have I heard anyone say to me, “Have an average day”. We have been programmed to believe that average is substandard. “Exceptional” has become the “new” average. Facebook depicts one exceptional life after another – all bliss – no downside – frozen in time. A world where everyone is trying to be exceptional has...Read More

Turning dreams into reality involves some luck. Organizations often discount the role of luck in strategic outcomes. You can’t plan your way into getting struck by lightening. Luck does play a roll in our success, but luck was never meant to be a strategy. If you are using luck as a strategy you will soon...Read More

Let’s start with a self-assessment.  This week did you… Procrastinate more than you wish you did? Exercise less than you wish you did? Eat more than you wish you did? Think more negatively than you wish you did? React more unkindly than you wish you did? Reflect less than you wish you did? Self-control isn’t...Read More

Some of the most important things in life are accomplished when we have a sense of urgency. And some of the greatest stresses we endure are experienced when we are bombarded and ambushed by the emergencies of life. What’s the difference? It’s the locus of control. Are the stresses coming from outside ourselves, or are...Read More

  Conventional wisdom tells us that we should strive for agreement and look for common ground. This is truly a benefit when it leads to acceptance and the human right to express our conscience without fear of reprisal. This is called tolerance. But the fallacy of tolerance says that no one has the right to...Read More

Based on our research and your response, we’ve listed last year’s top 10 blog posts.  Several hit a real “need”  in your lives.  Some of my favorites were not on the list, but yours are. Here’s what we did – A. We have identified our top 10 posts 1. 9 Things Not To Do When You...Read More

The topic of multitasking has grown in concert with the rapid increase in technology. This has blurred stopping points, boundaries, and finish lines. You’ve experienced it! No matter where we retreat, our work follows us closely. Like a bad rash, we know that scratching the itch will make it worse—but we scratch anyway. We are...Read More

By: Brigadier General Jeffrey Foley I am pleased to invite my colleague and friend as our guest to Leadershiptraq. Brigadier General Jeffrey Foley (retired), has, throughout his military career, served in leadership positions around the world. In these constantly changing environments, his genius was to keep everyone focused on the accomplishment of the mission while creating...Read More

One evening, I went out to dinner with friends and enjoyed a great conversation. But the next morning, when I woke up, I realized that a couple of new responsibilities were now on my agenda. Somehow, I had agreed to call an acquaintance to ask a favor. Plus, I offered to help raise funds for...Read More