We have created a certain mythology around the idea of a ‘leader’. From TV shows to internal conversations in insurance agencies we talk about leadership like it’s a magical, ethereal skill above mere mortals. We’ve created the idea that some people are leaders and...
Whenever you give advice, it’s easy to fall into the trap of using platitudes or stock phrases. Each of us collects these little nuggets of wisdom throughout our careers as knowledge is passed down the generations. When you’re on the receiving end of one of these...
I have long time friends that will be celebrating their 30th Wedding Anniversary and a milestone birthday this year. Since this is a big year of celebrations for them they thought about taking a trip. They planned to take a couple of smaller trips to extend their...
I got stuck in traffic today. A truck turned over on the highway and created a backup that held me up for over an hour. You probably winced a little when you read that. Mostly because the phrase ‘truck turned over’ does that to people. You may also have winced at the...
They say that you can never be too rich or too thin. I’m not sure I believe in either statement, but I do believe in self-improvement. When I talk about self-improvement, however, I’m not suggesting going to a gym. I believe in doing things that help you to reach a...
Many things in life, and in business, are universal. The challenges we encounter, the solutions we find, and the decisions we make seem unique. However, no matter how odd your situation, someone has dealt with it before. In most cases, that someone is you, whether you...
