We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. -Max De Pree I was out visiting my mother in St. Petersburg, Florida. It was late on a Friday afternoon and we were looking for something to do. “How about going to the Don,” mused mom. She was referring to the prestigious Don Cesar …
Who’s Paying You!
A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant. -Unknown I was asked to facilitate a two-hour focus group comprised of six people, to discuss a proposed recycling program in a nearby town. “Sure,” I said, “how difficult could that be?” Granted I have never …
I Thought I Knew Tony
In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take. -Levis Carroll “You’ve been Tony’s friend for a long time. Will you get up and say something at his memorial service?” asked Susan, Tony’s wife. Her sad and desperate eyes left no room for me to decline. “Of course,” I said, feeling both …