Care can warp time. Recently, I met an incredible man who had been the CEO of seven different public companies. The thing that struck me the most is how much he cared about people. I thought to myself, 'where does he ever find time?' He repeatedly told … [Read more...]
4 Principles of Effective Listening
Are you a good listener? Effective leaders are known for their ability to be great listeners. I've learned over the years that without following these principles, one can look like a good listener (diligently going through the motions), but at its core … [Read more...]
Leadership and Hitting Deadlines
Every Monday I get 2-Minute Monday Motivators emails from a motivational business coach named Rick Houcek. These motivational notes are terrific and I encourage everyone to signup for the emails. The one I received today focused on hitting deadlines and … [Read more...]
33 Great Books Marc Chesley Read in ’09
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote down some personal objectives for 2010. I originally resolved to read 20 books in 2010. At the time, it seemed like a reasonable goal. I figured that if I read two books a month and gave myself a little wiggle room I would … [Read more...]