Two types of people will not succeed: those who don’t do what is required of them and those who only do what is required of them. ~ Donald Wayne McLeod

Most of us understand that if we don’t do what is required of us we will not succeed; however, few realize that in order to truly succeed we need to do more than is required of us. This rings true in every aspect of our lives especially when it comes to building interpersonal relationships. In [...]

By giving you really do receive.

In 1999 a friend of mine started an accredited High School with roughly 25 students who were previously being home schooled. He asked if I would be willing to teach a Senior English class. Realizing the importance of presenting oneself in a professional manner I suggested that he allow me to teach a Senior Speech [...]

A LISTEN UP Minute – Face Value

A motivational speaker once pulled a $20 bill out of his pocket and asked his audience, “would anyone like this $20 bill?” Of course a lot of hands went up. The speaker then crumpled the $20 bill into a ball and asked, “would anyone still like this $20 bill?” Once again a lot of hands [...]

A LISTEN UP Minute – Are you in a rut?

ABSORB, ACCENTUATE & APPLAUD. From The Letter “A” Discussion @ The LISTEN UP NETWORKING GROUP.

Hello David, Bruce, Peggy, Art and the rest of the Group. You have to wonder how much further we can go with the A’s but I wanted to add a few more. Absorb, Accentuate and Applaud. Absorb as much useful information as you can then Act upon that information. Answer this question. Five frogs are [...]