In business what is the most difficult thing to obtain but the easiest thing to lose? The answer: Credibility. It can take years to establish a level of credibility with clients and industry associates, yet it takes only one single even to destroy credibility.
The two most common situations which result in a loss of credibility are (1) misrepresentation and (2) poor crisis management. Losing credibility for misrepresentation is the direct consequence for a bad conscious decision or behavior. However, the loss of credibility resulting from poor crisis management is the negative outcome of inefficiencies and poor management techniques. [Read more…]
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Addiction is a serious issue in this nation. Addiction comes in many forms. The most commonly recognized form of addiction is substance abuse, alcoholism, gambling and smoking, but addiction comes in many forms. I (like most people) have had friends, family, and/or co-workers who have struggled with addictions.
It is about a week after Easter, yet there is still a sense of Easter in the air. Many view Easter as a time to celebrate the resurrection. Many view Easter as a morning to feast with friends and family. However, virtually all children view Easter as the day of the Easter Bunny and the Easter Egg Hunt.
One of the greatest fears of most people is the fear of public speaking. In fact, many studies have revealed that the fear of public speaking actually ranks higher than the fear of death. What is it about public speaking that creates such anxiety? I recall the first speech that I was required to give during my college required Speech class. My initial thought was to give a speech that directed the visual focus of the audience away from me. Although I was successful in achieving this goal, the end result was a feral squirrel frantically running loose in the classroom. 
It was a very cold and stormy day to be traveling. The flight was delayed due to weather conditions, but the good news was that the flight would be only about a third full – which typically means one passenger per row. I was the 40th passenger to enter the plane with only about 20 more passengers to enter behind me. I strategically selected a window seat anticipating the turbulence. The window seat would allow my head to lean against the wall versus doing a bobble-head impersonation while sleeping. 
While speaking with a youthful employee it became apparent that I am becoming a historian. Although I may not be a historian in the traditional definition, I have definitely become a historian in practicality. At the golden age of 45, I find myself explaining to a person half my age that the amount of music that they can listen to on their iPod is more than double a trunk full of 8-track tapes.
