If a person cried out for help, would you help them or simply watch from the sidelines? That’s not a trick question. The fact is, most people won’t respond to a cry for help, if others are present, because they’ll expect someone else to act. The point being that when everyone’s responsible, no one’s responsible…. [Read More]
Keep An Open Mind
Where Do Bullies Learn to Be So Mean?
Imagine being a fly on the wall in your daughter’s elementary school class. The teacher introduces a new boy who has just moved into town and then asks the kids to welcome him to the class. It’s obvious that he’s uncomfortable. After all, he misses his old friends and doesn’t know anyone. To make matters… [Read More]
Broken Promises, Broken Commitments
Some people find commitments terrifying. They go right up to the edge of the water but are afraid of taking the plunge. They feel that once they make a commitment, they’re bound by it. Other folks make commitments at the drop of a hat. In their eyes, broken promises and commitments are routine. In fact,… [Read More]
May the Best Person Win
What do you look for in a job candidate? I’ve hired a lot of people in my career. There are three qualities that I look for: relevant qualifications, strength of moral character, and someone who has a proven track record. In fact, I can narrow down the factors to two because if an applicant has… [Read More]
Identifying Root Causes Beats Quick Fixes Every Time
Guest Post By Sarah Hiner We all like quick fixes. Got a rash? Apply some cream to make it go away. If it still doesn’t go away, apply a stronger steroid cream—that will “fix it.” When a child is crying, give him or her a pacifier or a treat to quiet him down. For an… [Read More]
Some Folks Think They’re Always Right
Some folks think they’re always right. They’re first to offer an idea, first to give their opinion, and first to provide their recommendation. For whatever reason, they have an insatiable need to prove they’re smarter, convince you they’re better, and reassure you that they’re never wrong. Right? Your ego should not equal more than one-half… [Read More]
Let Me Give It to You Straight
Why do people beat around the bush, bend the truth, or misrepresent the facts? Why don’t they tell it like it is? Are they trying to hide something or to pull a fast one? Or are they afraid of how others may react if they tell it to them straight? In any case, I don’t… [Read More]
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