Do you find that there’s less dignity and grace today? There’s no escaping folks who rant on social media, flaunt their success, and rip you apart if you’re not in complete agreement with their views. What happened to folks with class — people who set high standards for themselves, live with honor and integrity, treat… [Read More]
A Game Plan to Encourage Greater Civility
When I was a consultant, my desk was cluttered with stacks of paper that were piled to the sky. I had an unwritten rule: What I did in my personal space was my business. But the rule wasn’t valid in common areas because it would infringe on other people. I apply that principle to other… [Read More]
10 Hallmarks of an Honorable Person
Put on Your Big-Boy Pants and Deal with It
Everyone’s asked to do things they disdain. It may be attending a function with folks you don’t like, standing in for someone who’s on vacation, or eating food that you despise. But because you’re a grown-up, it comes with the territory. So, put on your big-boy pants and deal with it. The reality is everyone… [Read More]
Problems Are Best Addressed Before They Arise
I find it interesting when you call your cable provider to cancel your service and they drop the price before you finish your sentence. Along the same lines, why do some managers say, “What can we do to keep you?” only after a valued employee tenders their resignation? You must ask yourself, “If they care… [Read More]
Live Within Your Means — Or Else!
One of the great misnomers of our time is that rich people have it all. The fact is, it doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor. If you don’t live within your means, you’ll be creating a lot of stress and hardship for yourself — pressure that’s easily avoidable. Given that, do you spend money… [Read More]
Did You Know That Dogs Can Fly?
Did you know that dogs can fly? Not all dogs, silly. But some dogs can. How do I know? Did I ever see one fly? Not really. But I heard it from a very good source, and I also read it somewhere. Look for yourself. It’s all over the Internet. I also heard a couple… [Read More]
50 Signs That You’re a Train Wreck
Some people are a train wreck about to happen. They’re greedy and self-absorbed, and they routinely make unforced errors. To make matters worse, they lack proper scruples and have a lousy attitude to boot. (Ugh.) It’s like they can’t seem to get out of their own way. Do you know anyone who’s a train wreck… [Read More]
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