"Has anyone ever stopped to think how cranky, if not downright vicious, a barrelful of monkeys would be, especially once released from the barrel? - Tom Shales" Dear Shawn - I guess it is true what they say, "If you want something done, give it to a busy person". Over the last few years, you …
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"You take the blue pill... the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill... you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes." - Morpheus Dear Shawn - It's hard to believe how far we have come with …
“The task of leadership is to create an alignment of strengths so strong that it makes the system’s weaknesses irrelevant.” - Peter Drucker Dear Shawn - Growing up you were exposed to so many different things from food to sports to knowledge across a wide array of experiences. While engaging in activities it was clear …
Part VI "Not every mountain is Mt. Everest!" "I will come again and conquer you because as a mountain you cannot grow...But, as a human I can" - Sir Edmond Hillary Dear Shawn - You have been fascinated by the mountains since you were a small child. Their majestic power, their scale and the opportunity …
Part V - "Don't eat the marshmallow" “I had a dream last night, I was eating a ten pound marshmallow. I woke up this morning and the pillow was gone.” - Tommy Cooper Dear Shawn - As you move through your working career and its ups and downs one thing will remain constant; rewards and …
Part IV - Navigating the ups and downs of a career in sales "All of life is peaks and valleys. Don't let the peaks get too high and the valleys too low." - John Wooden Dear Shawn - It's great to see that you have found your passion engaging with people and a career in …
Part III "What's the ONE THING?" “The most important thing is to keep the most important thing the most important thing.” - Jim Kwik Dear Shawn - Congratulations on your new role! I have all the knowledge to know that you will do well. You will even surprise yourself at how much personal and professional growth …
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Part II "What's the worst that can happen? “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference - Robert Frost" Dear Shawn - By now you've settled nicely into your working world; schedules are clear, routines are comforting, and you've spent …
"Keep an eye on the gas gauge" This summer I am celebrating 25 years of work and in the spirit of the celebration I am committed to sharing 25 insights that I have acquired over the years and hold close to help me to manage myself and to lead the teams I have had the …
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