“It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.” John Paul Jones
Scottish born, controversial, well known naval commander, and commonly referred to as the father of the American navy, John Paul Jones appears to have… read more
“The wise man builds bridges, the fool builds walls.” Chinese proverb
This is an interesting and timely quote on many levels. One of the most frequent comments I hear from the leaders I work with is that the members of their senior team are very insular, they operate… read more
“A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected.” Anonymous
Understanding this simple concept, and applying it, is what sets good leaders apart from all the others who are struggling with lack of engagement in their workforce and the attendant… read more
“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.” Anonymous
What a wonderful reminder that there is no easy way to be successful, especially as professionals. One measure of success is one’s reputation, or brand, as I like to say. Think for a moment of… read more
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Anonymous
This quote obviously applies to an English language dictionary, but its relevance is nothing short of universal. I first heard this as a young sales trainee. Our instructor was trying to get an… read more
We never have enough money to do it right, but we always find the money to do it again.” Gordon Tredgold
I was introduced to Gordon Tredgold, a leadership coach, recently by a mutual friend who thought that Gordon’s thinking and approach to leadership would resonate… read more
“For when lenity and cruelty play for a kingdom, the gentler gamester is the soonest winner”. Shakespeare, Henry V act 3 scene 7
Henry V is without doubt my favorite Shakespeare play. It has been used for many years in workshops and seminars… read more
“Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out." John Wooden, former UCLA basketball coach and Hall of Famer
Born in the farm country of Indiana (as was I), John Wooden’s Mid-Western common sense is on full display here. As a… read more
“When the king is a liar, truth becomes treason.” Michael Gerson
When I first read this, I felt a chill. It resonated so deeply with me and it also spoke of such a clear and present danger. There are so many obvious applications for this today that I won’t comment on… read more
“Plan your work and work your plan.” Larry du Bois
It’s such a simple quote, but it’s packed with common-sense wisdom. I first heard these words more than 50 years ago as a young salesman who was overwhelmed with trying to figure out what to do to be… read more
