How strong is your voice? How convincing is your argument? When your words aren’t scripted for you — when your notes have blown away — when you’re in the spotlight and all eyes are on you — when the pressure is on and it’s do or die — …can you deliver? Can you lead, inspire,…
Since my new book launched in January, I’ve sent out 273 complimentary copies. I know for a fact that at least four of those books were delivered. These books were not sent out unsolicited to a random list of people I was hoping to engage, but rather to clients, prospective clients, major media contacts, and…
Fans of The Beverly Hillbillies will remember the running joke that Jethro (the most educated of the entire Clampett family) had “made it all the way through the 6th grade.” Yee-Haw! When this series originally aired in the sixties, no one celebrated such a modest accomplishment. Of course you made it through the 6th grade,…
Plenty. You see, an entitlement mentality is not innate, rather it’s learned and often engrained into an individual. It stems from multiple experiences of an individual getting something for nothing, leading them to believe they are deserving and should have what they want without putting forth the effort that is normally required to produce that…
With almost 2 million YouTube views in three days, this video has definitely struck a nerve with parents everywhere. (To get the full effect of his extreme measures, you have to watch to the shocking end.) There won’t be any gray area; you are either going to love or hate his parenting tactics. Has dad…
Reflecting on those stories that impacted my work in 2011, I found the stories that either confirmed my opinions and beliefs, or challenged them to the core. Agree or disagree, for anyone that employs teens and young adults, these links are worth investigating. Wishing you a bright and prosperous 2012, and a healthy flow of…
Think ‘lack of work ethic‘ of the young workforce is a criticism leveled only by American employers? Think again. This story from the U.K. tells the story of an owner of a large farm in England whose frustration with young job seekers has escalated to the point he is publicly lambasting–and even boycotting–the teen job…
This going to strike a nerve, but here goes… I know times are tough. I know people are losing their jobs and struggling. I know work is hard to find. I know things cost now more than they used to. I know all the rationale behind letting your adult children move back home with you.…
I was in my early twenties when MTV came on the scene 30 years ago today. At that age, I was precisely the targeted demographic this revolutionary new channel had in it’s cross-hairs, and it worked. They played music-videos 24/7, and I couldn’t get enough of them. Before MTV, I was forced to use my…
A lot parents of parents have asked me if there is any specific age at which they should begin to teach their children how to work and to begin to instill core work ethic values within them. The short answer is, it’s never too early. To prove it, here’s a video of me teaching my…