The Yeoman-Miller InterrogatoryAsk these four questions before starting a new project
Wed, 10/09/2013 - 17:03
Years ago I had the good fortune to work at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. I had been hired by John Porretto, the executive vice president for finance and administration, to support and further the university’s continuous… Fire Up!Opportunity looks an awful lot like hard work
Tue, 10/08/2013 - 15:04
I have thought much about the need to engage people, not just empower them. A man I admire and have known for years served as a volunteer in a leadership capacity in the church to which I belong. I had the opportunity to hear this successful… No Regret!Learn from your decisions or live in second-guessing hell
Mon, 04/01/2013 - 14:33
I try to visit with my mother regularly. She is in her 90s, and I welcome the chance to spend time with her. It provides me an opportunity to share memories, update her on what is going on with her grandchildren, and hear stories from her about… Sometimes It Is Too LateThis year, let’s make an effort to identify opportunities to make a difference
Wed, 01/02/2013 - 10:48
I love the holiday season, and the ending of 2012 and beginning of 2013 has been no exception. I love the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation from a miserable old miser into a positive influence in the lives of his employees, his family… Please Don’t Ask Me to Take It to the Next LevelSave that jargon for video games
Tue, 12/18/2012 - 11:03
Forgive me, but what does it even mean to “take it to the next level?” What is the next level, and is it “better” than the current level? How do we know? Is it higher or lower than where I currently stand? I guess higher is better if I’m on a… It Is a People Problem After AllAre you part of the problem or part of the solution?
Tue, 12/11/2012 - 11:01
I’ve had a varied and interesting career, having lived and worked in the Middle East and West Africa. Specifically, we were in northern Nigeria, a region that suffers from corruption and poverty and the ever-present threat of violence from criminals… Get a Good Night’s SleepWe must be prepared to do what is right and act on our convictions
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 16:55
Recently I was talking to a friend of mine. He had been treated shabbily by the university for which he worked and was trying to decide what he would do next.
This person is a successful business school dean and a proven developer of talent and… Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can’t…Your actions are what matter
Fri, 09/07/2012 - 10:30
My mother started teaching piano when she was in her teens. She still does as a matter of fact, even though she is about to celebrate her 91st birthday.
When I was a boy she thought I should learn to play. Don’t get me wrong; I love the piano. I… Don’t Assume the SaleIt is our responsibility to build a solid case for a proposed project
Tue, 08/28/2012 - 11:57
I never proposed to my wife. No bended knee, romantic dinner, or moonlit stroll on the beach. Although we’d known each other for quite awhile, we hadn’t been dating very long. We weren’t even in the same state at the time.
As we spoke on the phone… You Can’t See Much from 30,000 FeetGetting the details right is what ensures success
Thu, 08/16/2012 - 16:23
When I was a little boy we flew to Hawaii to visit my sister. I remember the excitement of getting on the plane and sitting by the window. I didn’t want to miss anything on this, my first flight. We took off from San Francisco International and…
