
Conversation in the conference room: “You never get support around here… why did they choose him for the job.. if it weren’t for the sales department…” And then the silence as the boss enters the room. “Good morning,” he says, “and how are things going?” The replay: “Great!” Why is that?

Vision knows no age limits. Titian began painting his “Battle of Lepanto” at age 98. Verdi began his opera Othello at 74. Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald’s at 56. It’s never too early nor too late for your dreams.

Studies of peak performers are helping to make it clear that the nation’s most noble principle – all men are created equal – is not a formula for shaving the peaks down to some dusty plateau. It is a call to see that the “normal” person has the opportunity, and the ability, to stand out.…

I can tell what a guy thinks of himself by how he takes a compliment. Tell one guy he’s got a nice suit, and he’ll look you in the eye and say, “Thanks, I appreciate the compliment.” The next guy will insult you by saying, “You must be kiddin’ – this old rag?” A compliment…

Mid-week inspirational “Together We Can – Values in Motion” quote.