“There's nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child.” ~ Frank A Clark One of my greatest daily pleasures is driving my eldest son to school. Like every five year old he is full of questions, some mundane, but others spring quite obviously from his …
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The Slide and the Quicksand
"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." ~ Epictetus No matter how much you accumulate in life, you will always have less than what you don't have. Whether you long for material possessions, power, influence or insider status, at …
The Power of an Advocate
Advocates are a powerful, yet often overlooked part of a company's customer base. They will often step in where company procedures and policies fall short, defending and presenting your brand to other consumers. Advocates are willing to overlook the company's customer service shortcomings yet they'll be the first to inform you of any areas that …
The Basis of Learning
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." ~ Benjamin Franklin Some education experts claim that there are as many as seven types of learners, most agree that there are three primary types: audio learners visual learners kinesthetic learners Audio or "listening" learners are often mistakenly accused as …
Buckle up! The Parenting Adventure Begins.
"There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live." ~ John Adams I received a picture the day before yesterday of my newest niece in a car seat, on her way home for the first time in her life. Born to loving parents, I have …
A Fund of Wisdom, Integrity and Humanity
“I am persuaded there is among the mass of our people a fund of wisdom, integrity, and humanity which will preserve their happiness in a tolerable measure” ~ John Adams I wonder what John Adams would think of the current state of the fund of wisdom, integrity and humanity bequeathed to us many generations ago? …
Pluck a Thistle and Plant a Flower
"Die when I may, I want it said by those who knew me best that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow." ~ Abraham Lincoln One of the characteristics I admire most in people is the ability to pluck a thistle and plant a flower. The …
Freedom, Transparency and Trust
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." ~ Thomas Jefferson An informed nation hinges upon a citizenry desirous of the truth and a government steeped in the principles of transparency and trust. The farther we veer from these two …
A New Way of Thinking
"A new way of thinking has become the necessary condition for responsible living and acting. If we maintain obsolete values and beliefs, a fragmented consciousness and self-centered spirit, we will continue to hold onto outdated goals and behaviors." ~ Dalai Lama Much of the work we do at my company is to broaden the typical …
The Pinch Hitter
While I admittedly do not follow Major League Baseball, I understand that Lenny Harris currently holds the record for most pinch hit at-bats (804) and the most career pinch hits (212). The pinch hitter in baseball is a substitute batter who replaces a starting player because of a higher likelihood of reaching base or helping …
Gregory Hake 