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Are You Lovin’ It?
Jun 30, 2015I’m Lovin It! I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to do a lot of work with McDonald’s. Most recently, I was speaking for a regional meeting in northern Ohio (which I am proud to…
Read MoreWhat Do You Think?
Jun 25, 2015Ever heard the inspirational quote, “If you believe it, you can achieve it?” There have been a number of books written about the idea that what you focus on and think about is…
Read MoreWhy I Want to Say Thank You to Harry Potter and Universal Studios
Jun 23, 2015A few months ago, my family and I went on a vacation at Universal Studios. Of course, all three of my children were thrilled, but when I told them that during the vacation…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Color Code Your Life
Jun 16, 2015Every once in a while, we need a reality check, a clear look at how we really spend our time. Even if we feel like we “work all the time” or are “always…
Read MoreWhy I Took My Son To Jail
Jun 11, 2015I’ve been invited to speak at a juvenile detention center a few times – a very different venue for me. When I received an invitation to speak at a juvenile detention center about…
Read MoreSpeaking Up, Then Backing It Up
Jun 09, 2015A few months ago, our family went on a vacation to Universal Studios. While we were there, my youngest son Oliver, who is 10, wanted to buy a customized airbrushed Pokémon hat from…
Read MoreWhen Going the Extra Mile Matters
Apr 03, 2015At the end of the day, it may feel like if you show up, do your thing, don’t make any big mistakes, then you’ll be fine. But there’s something to be said for…
Read MoreWhy Hiring New People Is So Frustrating (And How to Make It Easier)
Feb 19, 2015High employee turnover is one of the most expensive problems a company can have. Even if you’re hiring new employees who technically has the same number of years of experience, they don’t have…
Read MoreIt Might Be Time to Clean Out Your Desk
Feb 10, 2015Living in Cincinnati, I have spoken to Procter & Gamble many times. But years ago, when I was first getting to know the company culture, I was surprised to find out that they…
Read MoreIt’s Time for Your Super Bowl
Feb 03, 2015Did you know that the day after the Super Bowl is one of the biggest days for gym sign ups? Maybe it’s because people are inspired by the extreme athleticism of the players,…
Read MoreRead This Now (Or Not, You Procrastinator)
Jan 13, 2015Once you’re in a pattern being a procrastinator, it’s hard to break. Your energy is constantly focused on what’s immediately pressing—you’re just trying to put out fires—so you can’t see beyond to what else…
Read MoreStarting 2015 the Right Way
Jan 01, 2015Happy New Year! I hope you celebrated in style last night and gave 2015 the welcome it deserves. Most of us have the day off today—perhaps to recover from some overzealous celebrating last…
Read MoreYou Don’t Get What You Don’t Ask For
Dec 16, 2014You work hard. You show up, and you make things happen. You contribute to your company, and you help your peers succeed. So why is everyone being promoted but you? It would be…
Read MoreWhy is the iPhone 6 So Massive?
Oct 07, 2014I don’t have the answer to that, but I sure hope that the Apple employee behind it knows exactly why they designed a tablet-phone hybrid. The most important question you can ever ask is “Why?” You…
Read MoreWhy You Need More Silence in Your Life
Oct 02, 2014After having been a mime for 25 years, I have a true appreciation of the power of silence. Silence is hard to come by in our world today. No matter where you are,…
Read MoreWho Wants a Tattoo of You?
Sep 30, 2014Recently, I’ve observed the rise of the “business celebrity.” From speakers, to writers, to CEOs, the current trend is to market yourself like a celebrity, advertising the news outlets you’ve been interviewed by…
Read MoreHow to Give Speakers a Bad Name
Sep 11, 2014“Today I am here to tell you about my 9 Steps to Achieving Success and Happiness. But I’m afraid we only have time for me to share three of those steps. If you’d…
Read MoreSorry About the Typo
Aug 07, 2014My blog isn’t perfect. I may have typos, spacing errors and other small mistakes. But I’m not focused on being perfect – I’m focused on giving you real content that you can use…
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