Don’t Tire of Doing the Right Thing
While Jane and I were on vacation in Palm Springs, my best friend Russell introduced us to cigars. Much to our surprise, we thoroughly enjoyed sitting on his patio each evening sipping Scotch and enjoying a good cigar. When we returned home, we found a small cigar shop in our hometown of Westerville. We’ve been […]
An Update on The Influencer
Many of you reading this have asked how my latest book, The Influencer: Secrets to Success and Happiness, has been received. It’s been extremely gratifying to get LinkedIn messages, emails, and texts about the impact the book is having. As I’ve indicated in prior blog posts, I’ve never written a novel. I don’t think I’ve […]
I’m Wrong Quite Often
If you’re married, then you might relate to this joke. A wife was asked how she knew when her husband was wrong. She replied, “His lips are moving.” As someone who’s been married for quite some time, I can relate to this. I often feel as if my wife Jane asks my opinion on something…just […]
Supporting Each Other
In just over a month Jane and I will celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary. That seems like a long time but it’s less than half of the time her parents were married! Thinking we could do it all over again, and then some (her parents were married 72 years), means it’s always worth reflecting on […]
Please Stop Trying to Persuade Me
You probably didn’t expect me, a guy who teaches influence for a living, to write, “Please stop trying to persuade me.” I write that because not every conversation has to revolve around convincing, influencing, or persuading someone to your way of thinking. If you went out to dinner you wouldn’t expect the meal for free. […]
