Tag: Leadership

How Many Badges of Accomplishments Are You Wearing?

I was watching the news the other day and a story came on about replacing trees and planting them for Earth Day. The anchor person was interviewing a professional landscaper on the different types of trees and shrubs, how they should be planted, and… Continue Reading “How Many Badges of Accomplishments Are You Wearing?”

Staying Alert Begins on the Inside

Driving for a living as a professional driver can be both very boring and very exciting at the same time. The rumble of the big truck, sitting high above the traffic can be a great feeling as you roll down the road. One of… Continue Reading “Staying Alert Begins on the Inside”

Are You Blocking Your Own Success?

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You’ll succeed if you get out of your own way?” There are variations of this but many people fall into this category, they stop listening. I used to work with an individual that did this constantly, he wanted… Continue Reading “Are You Blocking Your Own Success?”

Becoming an “A” Player

I just finished reading the biography on Steve Jobs, he was quite a fascinating guy. The one thing he was good at was creating teams of “A” players. He never wanted to have people not stepping up to the plate on any of his… Continue Reading “Becoming an “A” Player”

Where is the Bar Set on Your Value System?

Over the last few months there has been a big story in the media regarding a family that killed their two girls and the husband’s ex-wife. The family being accused and recently found guilty had said they did the horrific deed because their daughters… Continue Reading “Where is the Bar Set on Your Value System?”