Consider all the possible information available to learn on a topic. It can seem infinite and overwhelming. If we want to improve ourselves personally or professionally, we must continue to learn and be life-long students regardless of our current understanding or status. Always have the beginner’s mind if you will. Oftentimes, retrieval, a key aspect […]
Professional Development
Mentorship… Knowledge and Wisdom
“Knowledge is what you gain from experience, Wisdom is what you gain from someone else’s experience.” I have no idea to whom to attribute the above quote. It sounds Einstein-ish, but I’m not sure. I’ll have to leave that open for discussion and for those who have time to search for the original thought master. […]
The Benefits of Mentorship
I would be nowhere without my coaches and mentors. I have been lucky to have great ones throughout my life and my professional career. I also learned a great deal of who I do not wish to be when under the tutelage of horrible mentorship. I challenge you to endure your bad situations if you […]
Success is a Planned Event
I just got back from speaking at Ranfone Training Systems in Connecticut this past weekend. All that I can say is that is was as close to a perfect experience that I’ve had in doing such things. As yesterday was a travel day, I read extensively to pass the time (reading for me is […]
Note Cards: The Wisdom of Annie Savoy, Nonlinear Thinkin’ and Models
From the Movie Bull Durham… Crash Davis: You think I could make it to the show as a manager? Annie: You’d be great, just great. ‘Cause you understand non-linear thinking even though it seems like baseball is a linear game ’cause of the lines and the box scores an’all — but the fact is that […]