The Second R: Resolution

Most of us tingle with excitement in the New Year. Alive with fresh dreams, goals and hopes as 2009 makes it way. January is the month when more resolutions are made, and after a few weeks, many are broken. Survey shows that high on most people’s list is to lose weight… and you probably guessed [...]

The First R: Reflection

The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on our past successes, our accomplishments, the personal and professional goals we achieved and even the ones we missed. We are thankful for our treasured relationships with our family, friends, clients, customers and the people who make a difference in our lives. The [...]

December Reflections

Well, here we are, and to our disbelief saying hello to the last month of the year as we bid adieu to 2008. For me, December’s days are filled with holiday rushing, rejoicing and reflection. Along with millions of others, I celebrate the significance of the season with wishes of Merry Christmas to family and [...]

Question on Your Mind? Just Ask.

You’re sitting in a meeting, when the person next to you asks an important question. You thought about asking the exact same question, but you didn’t.
For instance, what question would you risk asking if you were sitting in the audience with about four hundred strangers listening to keynote speaker, Jeff Bezos, the Amazon.com chief? He [...]

A Great Company Begins At The Top.

Kudos to: Dave Barger, CEO of Jet Blue!
First segment of Legendary Leadership Series
The Jet Blue CEO spoke at a conference where I  spoke in August. One of the things he said taught a valuable lesson about leading from the top. He talked about the turbulence—his word—in the airline industry. Times are tough for both the [...]