December 2, 2008 · 3 Comments
I absolutely love being self-employed. I’ve been my own boss for almost twenty years now. But if I were ever going to punch a clock for someone else ever again, I think I found where I would want to work: Cancer Treatment Centers of America. I had the opportunity to visit their facility outside of Chicago last week—they knocked my socks off! When you arrive at CTCA you are greeted by a couple of valet attendants, who for no fee (won’t even accept... [Read the full story]
May 12, 2009 · 1 Comment
Mind If I Laugh? originally published 2007 Following the events of September 11, 2001 and the terrorism that ensued, I continued traveling around the country, addressing groups about the healing power of humor and laughter. I heard a variety of comments: “I really want to laugh, but I just can’t bring myself to do it.” “I can’t bear to watch another news report—it’s sucking the life right out of me.” “I feel like laughing, but... [Read the full story]
October 21, 2008 · 1 Comment
“A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower The secret for effective humor in leadership is to set the tone for humor, while at the same time, set high expectations. Effective leaders understand that there are three primary benefits for using humor with their staff: Stress management, communication, and motivation. Stress management “Terminal professionalism” seems to be a sign of the times. But taking... [Read the full story]
I absolutely love being self-employed. I’ve been my own boss for almost twenty years now. But if I were ever going to punch a clock for someone else ever again, I think I found... [Read more]
Mind If I Laugh? originally published 2007 Following the events of September 11, 2001 and the terrorism that ensued, I continued traveling around the country, addressing groups... [Read more]