Speaking up at work . . .

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Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.  Winston Churchill A few times last week I was questioned about who I was, what I did and whether … Continue reading

Just say it. . .

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A week or so ago, I heard a public conversation between two people.  The subject was honesty. This conversation ended with one person believing there was only one answer to the question of what honesty is.  I was surprised by this … Continue reading

Expect, Expected, Expecting . . .

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“If we hope to go anywhere or develop ourselves in any way, we can only step from where we are standing. If we don’t really know where we are standing… We may only go in circles…”    Jon Kabat-Zinn When the … Continue reading

The details we want to know . . .

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Lady Trade is 12 feet tall and weighs 5.5 tons.  She and Lady Agriculture graced the entrance to the Chicago Board of Trade Building in 1885.    Some 60+ years later while this building was demolished, these statues mysteriously disappeared.      During 1978,  … Continue reading

When it Works. . .

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Here’s a simple but powerful rule.  Always give people more than what they expect to get.  Nelson Boswell The holiday is over and we’re back to work today.  When It Works is all about a daily success we strive for with … Continue reading

4th of July 2013

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                        4 times a year we celebrate a Patriotic Holiday. Traffic going and coming everywhere  Hurrying to enjoy a great day     Of celebrating our freedom   From tyranny, oppression and terrorists.     Jars of ketchup, mustard and hot sauce on … Continue reading

A July for YOU!

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You can’t stop the future, You can’t stop the past, The only way to learn the secret, is to press play. Jay Asher This past weekend I witnessed a bag full of changes and is the reason I entitled this … Continue reading

Looking New. . .

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Great cultural changes begin in affectation and end in routine.  Jacques Barzun Yesterday I was presented with another opportunity to challenge an existing belief.  I’m sure it’s happened to you as some people describe it as a “make over”.  The … Continue reading

Team, Teaming, Teammate

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Mr. Morgan buys his partners.  I grow my own.  Andrew Carnegie Last week I met a few people who were feeling their way as new team members. Team, Teaming and Teammate takes practice because we all want to do a … Continue reading