Monthly Archives: February 2014

(#196) On Collegiality and Collaboration: Reflections from San Diego

Posted on February 23, 2014 by

It takes more than exchanging an email address or a business card to build meaningful connections. It’s early morning and I’m sitting in the San Diego airport as I write this week’s blog. For the past few days I had … Continue reading →

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(#195) Nurturing an Internal Locus of Control

Posted on February 16, 2014 by

A person’s interpretation of an event can have a powerful impact on future motivation. One of the most powerful strategies for success focuses on the concept of locus of control.  Where is the focus of power in your life?  Do … Continue reading →

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(#194) Honor the Past. Celebrate the Present. Embrace the Future.

Posted on February 9, 2014 by

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” (Soren Kierkegaard) In 2009 I was at Lynn University to facilitate a series of presentations for faculty and students. During one segment of a studio interview I reflected … Continue reading →

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