What does a father post on Father’s day? In the past I have written advice on how to be a good father, which should have been titled: Things I Wish I had Done. I have also given advice on how children should honor their dad on this special day. Those posts were written as hints to my own children. This year …
The Power of the D word!
A little boy would not settle down during a church service. He kept kicking the pew, and defiantly threw hymnals to the floor. The last straw came when he pulled the hair of the woman sitting in front of him.
What Will Make A Woman Change Her Mind?
Happy Lighten up Monday! This is a fun and true story about being invited to one of my first corporate speaking events. I told this story at our SCORRE™ Conference as a set up to a key question every speaker must ask. “Will the content of my talk meet the needs of my audience?” I certainly learned one of the …
How I Stayed Married for 46 Years!
Yesterday as I was having breakfast with my wife Diane, I received a text from my daughter. The text said, “Congratulations dad, on your 46th anniversary.” I had totally forgotten! I involuntarily made a sound like a rabbit being stepped on by a hippo. I looked up to see Diane stifling a giggle behind her hand. “Happy Anniversary,” I said, …
My Wife and I Have Never Had an Argument… Yeah Right!
Good Morning! It’s Lighten up Monday and I am in sunny Florida conducting our SCORRE™ conference. This morning I was reminded of how much I love being around real people who are willing to acknowledge imperfection and work toward excellence. Nothing destroys relationships, or impedes growth more than pretending to be perfect. As you will see in this clip, it …