Blog
Motivation Comes From the Heart
September 23, 2011
Have you ever wondered why do we do the things we do? There are two basic reasons people do things: they have to or they want to. Which reason works …
Only Losers Lose Their Tempers
September 13, 2011
Captain’s Assistant (1st Mate Newsom) speaking to you today! We’ve all seen the guy or gal in traffic that completely loses it, based on a mistake of another, whether the …
How to Build a Winning Team
September 2, 2011
The desire to win is essential. According to John Wooden, “Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.” Long term winning, is a result of character, having a strategy and implementing …
Preventing Burnout on the Job
August 24, 2011
We all face seasons of difficulty in the workplace. Recently, I read a great article by Jenny Rough titled “You Can Prevent Burnout on the Job.” Richard Boyatzis describes burnout as …
Sunny Side Up
August 5, 2011
When I was 9 years old my parents took me to meet a man who interviewed me and asked me a lot of questions. I don’t recall if he was …
Discipline Defines Success or Failure
July 20, 2011
Harvey Mackay is one of my favorite columnists. A recent article of his discusses the importance of discipline in every aspect of life. Discipline is an essential component of our …
May the (work)Force be with you…
July 11, 2011
Re-entering the workforce may seem like a daunting task, but don’t fear! I have 4 tips that will help you on your quest to regain employment that works for you. …
Lead with Poise Not Noise
July 1, 2011
Lots of people today are good at making noise when they want something. You have probably heard of “Wine and cheese” parties—there are “wine and geez” parties too! Leading with poise …
Operation Motivation
June 20, 2011
We all have those times when we need to dig deep and find the motivation to complete a specific task; it may be personal or professional. I recently found some …