Seeking Validation

Confidence springs from within. Unfortunately, we tend to seek validation of our skills, choices and our lives, from others. There in lies the problem. It's difficult to expect people to believe in us, unless we learn to believe in ourselves. … [Read more...]

Dr. Joseph E. McCann III

Joe McCann passed away last night after a brief, yet courageous, battle with cancer. Joe was a good man, who served as Dean of the Business School at The University of Tampa between 2000 and 2007. I admired Joe for his positive energy and his out … [Read more...]

Small Talk

I find small talk exhausting. I am not talking about shooting the bull with my golf buddies, or being silly around my family. Small talk occurs frequently at "networking" events and business lunches, when people exchange pleasantries, curry favor, or … [Read more...]

What Type of Leader are You?

To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate ... When the best leader's work is done the … [Read more...]