3 Allstars

The NHL maybe off to a slow schedule especially the Detroit Red Wings, but not this week’s superstars ! 1) Terry Bean–author, speaker , connector, cofounder of Motor City Connect (and more) . Terry is always looking for ways to help othesr connect with one...

Change it Up !

Sometimes just getting away, changing your routine, changing your surroundings can be what we need. No doubt we can and do get on autopilot way too much ! Like myself many of you are plugged in all day with smart phones, cell phones, ipads, laptops, desk tops, pagers,...

Hmmm some comments are refreshing !

My friend Paul Coleman sent a CNN clip of a talk Herman Cain recently gave. I know very little about Mr. Cain and this is NOT an endorsement. I did enjoy  his talk about how America is now buried in media blast, political candidate blasts, Washington blasts that...

This Week’s Stars

Many stars this past week–maybe too many to pick from. I welcome any and all nominees !! This week’s stars; 1) Steve Jobs-great innovator, visionary, thinker, dreamer. A person who lived the American dream. 2) The Detroit Lions- Coach Schwartz, Ndamukong...

3 New Fantastic Stars

It’s time  to recognize those folks that made a big impact last week. Remember you can nominate people to be recognized . Let me know their names and why you think they are a star and we’ll put them in the BIG hat and let the judges decide ! This...

How many Lies Does Your Team, Falsely Live by ?

Multi-level sales teams, big corporations, church groups, school districts, non-profit volunteers all operate day by day in a cloud of lies. Lies that cripple growth. Lies that provide a deadly undercurrent. Let me tell you a story. Several years ago, a group of us...

This Week’s 3 Stars To Applaud !

Drum roll please ! Here are the 3 stars that made a BIG splash this last week ! 1) Dennis & Pam Wyant who moved here from Wyoming, had faith, took a chance and re-opened the Bonnie Mill Inn in Chesaning Michigan. This has been a favorite spot of Mary Ann & I...

Two Disappearing Words

When did “thank you” disappear ? Where did it go ? Is it gone forever or just on vacation ? Do people no longer say “thank you” when someone holds a door open for you, buys you a drink, a meal, let’s you in traffic during rush hour or any...