Category: Humor

It is not that common.

You Can’t Send a Duck to Leadership School “If you’re going to climb a tree, would you rather hire a squirrel or train a horse? Enjoy these clever and insightful lessons on leadership.” Being the 2nd time I have done this, thought it was a video you might enjoy watching. It is less than 4… Continue reading It is not that common.

7 Statements of Leadership (Part 4): Creativity is Essential

In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell lists 7 statements in the chapter “The Law of Victory.”  That list will be used in this series “7 Statements of Leadership.” John Maxwell once wrote: “The best leaders feel compelled to rise to a challenge and do everything in their power to achieve victory for… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 4): Creativity is Essential

Ah…To Be Jovial

Effective, positive leaders are happy people. That doesn’t mean one needs to be happy 24/7. That is not realistic. We do get angry, discouraged, sad, and other negative emotions. However, happiness is something we can strive for; it is something we can have. We can be happy people and still encounter the negative aspects of life… Continue reading Ah…To Be Jovial

The Greatness of a Driver’s Ed Instructor

  Many years ago, what feels like another life, I was a driver’s ed instructor (in the car) for two seasons while living in Maine.  I met and trained many teens how to drive a car, implementing the rules of the road, and more. It was incumbent upon me, or a duty, to make sure… Continue reading The Greatness of a Driver’s Ed Instructor

It’s Only Water

“To do anything truly worth doing, I must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in with gusto and scramble through as well as I can.” Og Mandino. There I was. Standing on the high board, one summer morning at swim lessons. A line of other kids behind me… Continue reading It’s Only Water

Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, Nobody

This is a story about four people named: Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody: “There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it,… Continue reading Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, Nobody

Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 4

In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing  that connection. Today, I am going to continue my discussion on one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple. Or, AKA – The Art of Simplicity. The third observation in keeping communication… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 4

Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 2

In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing  that connection. Today, I am going to continue my discussion on one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple. Or, AKA – The Art of Simplicity. The second observation in keeping communication… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 2

Can a Topper Evoke Laughter? (Legacy Part 8)

TOPPER – an exceedingly good witticism that surpasses all that have gone before. Humor, wit, witticism, wittiness, humor – a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter. Groaner: My wife is such a bad cook that the flies took up a collection to fix the screen door.  Funny… Continue reading Can a Topper Evoke Laughter? (Legacy Part 8)