I was wrong.I’m sorry.I don’t know.I need help. Four simple sentencesexpressed sincerelybecome powerfuldeeply meaningful. They open dialogcrumble barriersfoster supportgenerate understanding. Each one aloneor in any ordercan make ahuge difference. Guiding lights forhonest interactionterrific teamworkdeep trust. Reputation strengthenswhen people knowthey are meantwhen said. Armand Gamache, Chief Inspector of the Sûreté du Québec, learned these words early
Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161-180 AD, envisioned himself having shoulders of ivory. He wrote:“People look for retreats for themselves, in the country, by the coast, or in the hills … There is nowhere that a person can find a more peaceful and trouble-free retreat than in his [her] own mind … So constantly give
We’ve entered May, one of the most beautiful months of the year, in my opinion. Here we are with Spring exhibiting its growth and glory… and we have choices to make. Choices that can affect our growth. It is said that adults make about 35,000 decisions every day. What if you were to use May
There are people who believe in you. Some you know, some you don’t, some you may be surprised to learn they view you as highly as they do. People I’ve talked with in the last few weeks have felt everything from elation to kicked in the gut from survey feedback about them. Of course, they
I was moved by this story I read and want to share it with you. It’s from the book, “The Leader’s Voice: How Your Communication Can Inspire Action and Get Results!” By Boyd Clark and Ron Crossland, 2002. “In ancient Rome, statuary was the ultimate status symbol, representing wealth, importance, and even immortality. Sculptors, revered and
