Working in intervals can be very productive especially in our “over stimulated society” that we live in. Everywhere you look you see advertisers are fighting for our attention and keeping us alert with “24 hr” energy drinks. This “over stimulated society” that we live in can cause us to lose Focus. When I was a [...]
Archive | 2011
Leading with the “Christmas Spirit”
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “Christmas Spirit” at some point during these last two weeks leading up to Christmas. Have you ever given it much thought as to what it means? I’m not sure there is an actual definition, just our own interpretation of it. To me “Christmas Spirit” means Warmth, Gratitude, and Hope. [...]
Leaders Never Know
Vroom…What the??? As I was driving home I almost got hit by a guy riding one of those crotch rockets (fast motorcycles) He was weaving in and out and tailing people within inches. As we met at the stop light…I rolled down my window. My first thought was to give him some type of lecture…And [...]
"Face Time"
We recently celebrated the birthday of my older brother Christopher. My family all met at his house last Sunday. We hold busy schedules so getting us all together can be a challenge. We shared a lot of laughs, couple of drinks and just enjoyed the “Face Time” we had with each other. As I [...]
I'm Thankful For…
Thanksgiving is already here. Can you believe it? Where has the time gone? Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It reminds us to give thanks: for all that we have received accomplished in the past year relationships that we have Papp’s Thanksgiving Day Wish May your time be spent with families and friends [...]
Teamwork Spans 2 Continents- Jefferson Tribune
October 27, 2011 Teamwork spans two continents Fourth-grade girls get kick out of helping African soccer team Author: Adrienne Luther nt@newstribune.com Section: Local Page: 9 Article Text: When Peter Sarpong came to the United States 12 years ago, he brought with him more than soccer tips. Sarpong, a representative for Metlife Insurance, visits Jefferson City [...]
Old as New Leadership
I recently had the privilege of babysitting my nephews over the weekend. Two twin 9 yr olds and a 3 yr. old. We went to the park and then to the toy store. I couldn’t help but notice all the “old school” toys. They had a section for Star Wars, Transformers, Power Rangers, Legos, Nerf [...]
The Importance of HR
I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2011 HR Tampa Expo. Anytime I can hear good speakers and meet good people, I jump on the opportunity. Like many of you reading this that are not in HR…I had my preconceived notions as to what HR did or didn’t do. After spending a day w/ [...]
Leaders Disarm w/ Humor
I recently overheard my pop’s phone conversation. It went something like this Pop -“No, I’ll give you 16min. and not 15.” “How you like that?” As he was talking to a friend regarding when he was going to pick her up: She said something like “I’ll be ready in 15 min” When he hung up [...]
Foundation of a Team
I recently had the privilege of conducting a team-building board retreat this past weekend. While some members have been on the board for a couple of years it was a rather new group, with the recent addition of the CEO, CFO, and HR Director. The Foundation is the same…Trust Can you do great work with [...]
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