“They say such nice things about people at funerals that it makes me sad I am going to miss mine by just a few days.” –Garrison Keillor The Tombstone Test: What Legacy Will You Leave? The tombstone test typically consists of only two questions. Often used in leadership training, it is straightforward, yet taken seriously

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A little while into the first meeting between Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, Warren pulled out his little black datebook and started flipping through it.  Page after page was practically empty.  “You’ve gotta keep control of your time,” said Warren, “and you can’t unless you say no. You can’t let people set your agenda in

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No long article today. Just a question to make you think. How will you make today a great day? Here are a few ideas to get the creative juices going. Go to the gym and work out Call a friend or loved one and say hi Give someone a heartfelt compliment Invite someone to breakfast

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It’s sad sometimes to hear people complaining about their job all the time. Monday rolls around, and they are grumbling about going to work. Friday rolls around, and it’s a party. It doesn’t have to be that way. I actually enjoy my job most days, as do many others. Sure there are days where I’d

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