It was 1987  -  I had just arrived in Los Angeles to start my new job as the VP of Operations for a cable TV company. This job was a big leap for me,  given that my previous position was an auditing manager at an accounting firm. I had to prove their doubts wrong. 2) You do not need to know everything.  That’s really the key. MORE >>

Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire. – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin*. The source of all your power is your connection to yourself, your True Self. ” Do you want to know why? MORE >>

Talking about stress is stressful. It’s one more problem to solve. But, ignoring it never resolves it. Stress builds up. Disproportionate reactions indicate stress build-up. Mary says, “Would you mind handing me that pencil?” Bob responds in anger, “You’re always asking for something. Get it yourself!” Sheesh!” MORE >>

Two years ago, Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in her business' newsletter. It's so powerful I wanted to bring it back again this year as 2012 comes to a close. So, here goes.Lynn's year-end advice for leaders: • Do something that you are afraid to do. Run through the fear rather than running away from it. MORE >>

[Note: Every so often, we toss another log on the fiery discussion of hierarchies' role in modern organizations. This one was originally published on Creativity Post.]. Efficient organizations need an efficient chain of command. The problem is that the chain of command works well for issuing orders and making decisions. While companies like W.L. MORE >>