Written by tripp on December 8, 2011 – 9:31 am
Tweet Through the years I have spent hundreds of hours working with people in their relationships: Marriages, friendships, working relationships and social relationships. Through it all I have seen some wonderful things and some terrible things. It truly is the good, the bad and the ugly! But I have been able to find three core [...]
Written by tripp on November 30, 2011 – 7:40 am
Tweet Over the years I have met and observed thousands of people and each and every last one of them say they want some improvement in certain areas of their lives. In fact, most of them flat out confessed that they hated certain situations they were in. But after further evaluations, I iscovered that they [...]
Written by tripp on August 31, 2011 – 8:19 am
Tweet With Steve Jobs announcing his resignation from Apple, I want to take a look at one of his final lessons. Knowing Steve Jobs, the title may be premature. The man has made more comebacks that anyone can keep track of, but it seems like a good time to reflect on his final leadership lesson [...]
Written by tripp on March 3, 2011 – 8:10 am
Tweet One of the most rewarding partnerships you can create is with a non-profit organization that can use your skills to enhance and expand their reach in the community. Most non-profits are eager to work with those that bring business skills and knowledge to their groups. Study after study has shown the benefits of volunteering [...]
Written by tripp on February 28, 2011 – 8:30 am
Tweet Engaging in genuine discipline requires that you develop the ability to take action. You don’t need to be hasty if it isn’t required, but you don’t want to lose much time either. Here’s the time to act: when the idea is hot and the emotion is strong. Let’s say you would like to build [...]
Written by tripp on February 16, 2011 – 9:17 am
Tweet I’m often asked what it takes to be a good partner to in the business community. To find good partners, you must be one. It makes sense but it’s often easier said than done. I’ve put together a framework I use when I’m trying to identify good partnering opportunities for my clients. I thought [...]
Written by tripp on February 11, 2011 – 8:28 am
Tweet There are basically five qualities of the most productive work teams that you need to foster throughout the stages of team development. The degree to which you accomplish this before you start working will determine your success as a team leader and the success of the team as a whole. The first quality is [...]
Written by tripp on February 10, 2011 – 9:14 am
Tweet Your ability to negotiate, communicate, influence, and persuade others to do things is absolutely indispensable to everything you accomplish in life. The most effective men and women in every area are those who can quite competently organize the cooperation and assistance of other people toward the accomplishment of important goals and objectives. Of course, [...]
Written by tripp on January 27, 2011 – 10:11 am
Tweet I’ve been involved with non-profits for the past 25 years. When given a chance to make a difference, I’m always willing to jump in. It’s not because I think I’m always the best person but because it provides me with an incredible opportunity to serve and help others. The benefits always outweigh any discomfort [...]
Written by tripp on January 25, 2011 – 9:05 am
Tweet by Jim Rohn Others say, “We’re not about to pick up the tab for defense.” Well then, I suggest they go to a place which doesn’t offer defense as part of the package. If one is going to enjoy the benefits, one should pay a share. Now, let me add this: Don’t pay more [...]