Posts Tagged ‘appreciation’
An Open Letter to Veterans on Veterans Day
I want to take a moment and write to the women and men who make up the 18.2 million veterans in the United States of America. Today is Veterans Day, set aside to honor those who have worn the uniforms of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Corps while serving our country…
Read MoreThe Four Letter Word that Makes You and Your Work Irresistible
LOVE is a four-letter word in the business world. It makes us uncomfortable. It seems inappropriate or even taboo. It can also make you and your work irresistible. Let me explain: Some years ago I wrote a book about an extraordinary individual who loves his work. My editor at the time deleted the word love…
Read MoreMaking an Impression Vs. Being Impressed
Admired for her beauty, Jennie Jerome (Winston Churchill’s mother) glided through the loftiest social circles in Great Britain. Once, on consecutive nights, Ms. Jerome dined with England’s premier politicians: Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and his chief rival, William Gladstone. When questioned about her impressions of the two men, Ms. Jerome made the following observation: “When…
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