Category Archives: Leadership
Are You Accountable to Yourself?
May 26, 2017 Dear Grandchildren: So how are you doing creating good habits for yourself? I know it’s a never-ending challenge, but the rewards are well worth your efforts. As I mentioned before, successful people have developed successful habits. Learn to observe what those habits are. Study successful people, talk to them, and ask questions. […]
How to Develop Good Habits
April 26, 2017 Dear Grandchildren: So far we’ve talked about how to have a successful “you” by discussing four simple words that will help you to succeed: Attitude, Time, Motivation, and Communication. Let me explain how to get the most out of these newsletters. If you are looking for a magic “quick-fix” formula, you won’t find it […]
Do You Have a Positive Attitude and Actions?
Dear Grandchildren: I hope you and your company are doing well in 2017. I trust you’ve been motivated to make a difference for you and your company. I hope you’ve used wisely those 86,400 seconds you’ve been given each day, taking action for you and your company. Last month, I discussed two words that are […]
You Are Your Own Company
What’s the Difference Between Teaching, Coaching, and Mentoring?
March 26, 2016 Dear Grandchildren: I’m pleased to announce that we have a guest writer this month. Uncle Larry is sharing some of his wisdom regarding teaching, coaching and mentoring. Uncle Larry and Aunt Ellen live in El Cajon, California, where they are both successful veterinarians. Thank you Larry for taking the time to share […]
Be the Person God Created You to Be
Are You Sitting on the Sidelines?
Dear Grandchildren: As you all know, your grandpa and his parents are very competitive. We like our games and we like winning even more. Great Grandma and I play cards or games every time we get together. When my father was alive and we’d get together, we played golf, horseshoes, pool, or cribbage. When you’re […]
Live Today the Legacy You Want to Leave
Dear Grandchildren: On February 15th, 2008, a doctor in Arizona told me I had Parkinson’s. I left his office in shock of the news, and I really didn’t want to believe him. Grandma was great and lovely, helping me to face reality. Over the next few months, I learned everything I could about the disease […]
Challenges and Opportunities of a Family-Owned Business
I wrote this guest post for my daughter’s blog. Enjoy. Growing up, I always dreamed of playing sports as an adult. When reality hit me that I wasn’t good enough, I turned my attention to a teaching and coaching degree. That all changed in 1963 when I was a sophomore at Central Michigan University. My […]