Say “thank you,” not “sorry”
This week we’re talking about gratitude. Do you say “sorry” too much? It might almost be a reflex… just listen for it. You might hear it in your words and see it in your emails….
Author: David
Say thank you and build on it
Thanksgiving is coming up so the theme this week is gratitude. When somebody pays you a compliment, say thank you. Say thank you and then build on it. Don’t deny it or deflect. Modesty has…
From me to you (and to me, too): Crisis Averted
It’s easy to give advice. I think I find it easy to take advice too. But for me to heed the words that I say to others? Not so easy. So this one is for…
Face Front! Friday!
Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Just a little fortune cookie wisdom here. Reach out to an old friend. Someone whose name seems to keep popping up on social media,…
AI has Arrived!
I had a great time representing the Brennan School of Business at the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce Economic Symposium “Rise of the Robots” last night at Dominican University.Don’t worry, AI is not…
Break It Yourself
keys to a big project? To be handed the opportunity of your lifetime? Or, on a more personal note, for the right partner? This can also apply to business. Look at it this way: Somebody…
The Pain of Picking Priorities
The Pain of Picking Priorities At a previous job, I was forced to choose between getting my children to day-care when my wife simply could not, or showing up to a newly scheduled 8 am…
From me to you (and to me, too): Walk In Like You Own the Place, or “I’m Moe Greene!”
It’s easy to give advice. I think I find it easy to take advice too. But for me to heed the words that I say to others? Not so easy. So this one is for…
Face Front! Friday!
Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Sharing a shout-out to my friends Allison, Monique, and Foxy for inspiring me. Demonstrate commitment. Live with tolerance. A canvas doesn’t plan what will…
Life is Not Linear
It’s Thursday, and that means I have to gently change many of the items my to-do list from this week to this weekend. Results? I’ve had a few but then again too few to mention….