I saw a few related communications this week on various media that I want to pass along. They triggered a fun memory from a Bob Newhart TV scene that seems appropriate to throw into a post on the topic. I'll end on a deadly serious note. The first of the items was a Facebook post …
Tag: Behavior
Go-Getters vs. Go-Givers
One of the entities I follow on Twitter is @TalentCulture, a source of helpful information across topics such as leadership, talent management, human resources, the social workplace, and HR technology. Between their tweets, tweet chats, radio show, and other web resources, you can find a lot of quality information and interaction with others who share …
Sweet Lorraine and Our Need for Positive News
Many of you saw in the news or spreading through social media this past week the touching story of 96-year-old Fred Stobaugh and the song lyrics he wrote for a contest in memory of Lorraine, his recently deceased wife of 72 years. The inspiring story came as a result of a song contest held by …
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Doing the Simple, Right Thing
I want to say "thank you" to some mystery person at the Kentucky State Fair today for doing the simple, right thing. I have no idea who it was or anything about this person other than that it was a female. Here is what happened... I enjoyed a morning at the fair in Louisville with …
Throw a Plate on the Ground
Imagine you've been hurt by someone. Now imagine that person says, "I'm sorry." What happens? Does everything jump back to the way it was before you were hurt? No. Damage is done, and at best it takes time to forgive and move on. You may never forget. I was reminded of this by a simple, …
