unsolicited advice is often seen as criticism

Let’s continue our discussion on the art of giving advice and talk a little about getting advice, too. Last time, I advised you to follow Jim Rohn’s advice when offering advice: “Don’t mistake courtesy for consent.” I also suggested asking the follow-up questions:...

handoff business

I’ve been in the same office building for almost 20 years, and I’ve seen a lot of other businesses come and go. For some reason—my longevity here I suppose—I’ve become the “3rd floor resident manager.” That means if I’m in the men’s room and we are out of paper...

vacation dos and don’ts

Summer, for all practical purposes, is here, and that means it’s time to share my annual “vacation do’s and don’ts.”                                                                               Over the years, this content about how to...

momma’s day

A while back, I saw a mother hosting her young son’s birthday party in a local park on a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon. She was wearing a button that read, “All birthdays are Mother’s Day!” And I thought to myself:  That’s a wonderful way to look at “the world’s...

I was unhappy & didn’t know it!

I’ve had a long-time love affair with cars. Some of you might appreciate that “addiction.” I just love really nice cars: Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Audi, BMW, Porsche, etc. Name a luxury car, and I have probably wanted one (and in a few cases have owned one). My addiction...