So This is Christmas, What Have You Done?

I keep hearing that song on the Radio by John Lennon, “So this is Christmas” In the first line he pointedly asks us “What have you done? Another year over and a new one just begun” The timing of this song is an excellent reminder to take inventory of the past 12...
3 Tips to Stay Productive Over the Holidays

3 Tips to Stay Productive Over the Holidays

So we’re at that time of year, when everyone gets all warm and rosy and full of the holiday spirit.  It all started around Thanksgiving, then a mad dash to the stores both on-line and in person.  The radio started playing holiday music a few weeks ago and the...
Are You a Maker?

Are You a Maker?

Are You a Maker? During a recent coaching call, I was working with a client as he developed his personal core values. By the way, if you have not developed a list of your own core values and defined what they mean to you, please do so. You’ll be happy you took this...
My Best Time for a Marathon

My Best Time for a Marathon

My Best Time for a Marathon The marathon. A 26.2-mile journey that rightfully summons up visions of endurance and accomplishment. The world’s fastest runners (that we know about) complete this trek in just over two hours. I completed a marathon last week. It wasn’t my...
Everyone is a Salesperson

Everyone is a Salesperson

Everyone is a Salesperson I once coached a young director of a reality TV series. His dream and career goal was venturing away from bratty 20-somethings and directing feature films. Early on in the coaching process, we were discussing some sales techniques to help him...