I have always been fascinated with the power of words. As Gary, Jay and I were writing our books we would often take time to really drill down on a particular word or range of words, like …
First it Gets Worse
Athletes say "no pain, no gain." My experience is that this truth applies in almost all human endeavors. Particularly those where you are trying to make something better. As you work …
Big, High and Bold
There is always another way to see things. First thoughts are not usually the most powerful. The commonly accepted answers are seldom the wisest. Think Big - Aim High - Act Bold. …
The Master Motivator
For most of my adult life I have been fascinated by the idea of motivation. In fact, my doctoral work in educational psychology, at the University of Albany in New York, was focused on “learning …
Apologies don’t work . . .
. . . accountability does. Apologies are weak; accountability is strong. Apologies are depressing; accountability is uplifting. Apologies usually feel insincere; accountability feels …
Dump the Baggage
It's amazing how much extra weight we pick up along the way. And, I don't just mean on the bod. In my recent move from Texas to New York I got to once again marvel at my incredible ability …