I just got back from New Orleans, where I got to speak to the Society of Government Meeting Professionals. They put on such an amazing conference! Unfortunately, travel tends to bring out my inner doofus. Whether you call them your little angel and devil, good guy and bad guy, or dynamo and doofus, as I…
A couple of years ago, I wrote a post that had an overwhelming response. The premise was that when people fail to meet our expectations, it is usually not because they aren’t trying or don’t care, rather because we haven’t clearly defined what it is we expect. (If you haven’t read it, check it out here.) Last…
When writing my weekly posts, sometimes I come across a picture or quote that does a great job of illustrating my message. Other times, I come across a picture or quote that inspires its own message. This is one of those times. These pictures speak volumes don’t they? They all illustrate that we have the…
“The space for what you want is already filled with what you settle for instead.” -Stephen C. Paul What a powerful quote, thought, and overall philosophy. Think about how many times you have felt unfulfilled, frustrated, or have complained about something you aren’t happy with in your life. All too often, we remain unhappy with where we…
When I was little, I used to love the “days of the week song” and I even learned the Spanish version in high school. Now that I’m older (I turned 30….again, yesterday) the days of the week seem to blend together, going in a mad rush from Monday-Friday and then an all too quick Saturday…