Life Lessons Articles

When Stephen Covey Made Me Really Mad: My Posthumous Apology

Stephen Covey made me really mad twenty years ago and it’s only recently that I’ve come to realize that he was right, I was wrong, and I owe him an apology. Covey, of course, passed away a few days ago, and so I clearly missed the opportunity to express my mea culpas...

The Wonderous Effects Of Encouragement And Five Great Ways To Give It

“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.”                                                   Ralph Waldo Emerson Can you remember the last time a friend, colleague or a boss gave you an encouraging word – some intentionally...

The Great Rewards From Being An Empathetic Leader

"If you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks.  You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it."        Atticus Finch, To...

How To Win Your Boss’s Admiration, Right After A Blown Assignment

There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.                                          Saint Augustine A good friend of mine, Colin, recently participated in a workshop facilitated by an outside consultant. The impromptu session was scheduled with...