Why do we ask for more government control in our lives, is it because we have resorted to laziness?  I believe that instead of asking for more government agencies and workers we should be freeing the companies to have their own quality control. Technology could soar if there were less control and more honesty delivered to the People.  Research and Development should fall in the hands of the people, not a controlling...

Okay I know this is going to get me some very negative comments from folks who don’t bother reading this but it will just showcase that some people shoot off their opinion first and worry about the facts later! My first comment is that in a country of 330 Million you will find a few hard luck stories that are the exception to my thought however this is being written to the masses! Let me start off by dispelling...

When I visited the library recently, I over heard a woman telling a story to a group of young kids. The story-teller told about a town that got over ran with mice. The situation of the town was so bad that the mayor of the town sort help to rid the town of the menace. The mayor of the town announced that if anyone could get rid of all the mice, he would pay them a reward of a bag of gold. Then in came the hero...

Lastly, I shared a thought about how you can get ahead at work. How, you can start saying “When the cat’s away, the mice take over the day!”  I pointed out that some bosses will let you learn more, if you just ask, because you actually free them for more projects.   These projects let them climb the ladder, and may include off-site activities while they entertain clients.  That gives you more control...

What is the essence of leadership? To do what needs done and to do it well. How does one do that? By taking charge rather than waiting for someone else to make it happen. What will taking charge do for you? Improve your life.  So, how does one take charge in a job? By asking questions and taking on additional responsibilities.  This unearths your creativity.  This is the 1st step, a small step, but, a great...

This is an ongoing series. To read Part 1 & Part 2 click here  . I have nicknamed these internal forces as “Demons”. I am not the first to use this nickname but it does seem fitting so I will perpetuate the use. The internal forces are simply blocks that we place on ourselves. There are many reasons we place these blocks on ourselves but the main one is “FEAR”. Fear is different...

I had the pleasure of visiting a highly successful business operation today.  This large corporation continues to grow even in these tough economic times.   Browsing their Annual Report, the numbers revealed that delivering great products and services will produce profit.  What speaks even louder is the fact their happy employees earn a good living and their shareholders receive dividends because the Company...

There are basically forces that neutralize success using the “Law of Attraction”. These forces surround us everyday. The Law of Attraction works by aligning our thoughts with our actions. When we are in alignment we increase our chances of achieving our success goals. Have you ever turned a nail or paperclip into a magnet? Most of us did as kids and it was fun.   Take a magnet and rub it in the...

At the end of a 23 year relationship, I realized how little time I had spent with my children.  I traveled extensively in my career of 18 years, with the help of my spouse during marriage, and, then a Nanny.  Driving down the highway, reflecting on loneliness, I decided to change careers.  I knew change was difficult and uncertain due to the divorce.  My fears were quickly replaced by love for my new coffee...

First off I can see the wheels in your mind spinning wildly trying to figure out exactly what a soup sandwich is. Well it is a metaphor for any situation that sounded good at one time but has gone horribly wrong, at no fault of your own, but you are the one stuck with it. This happens frequently when people are given jobs they have no idea how to perform and don’t ask questions so they don’t look...