5:15 AM – It’s dark outside, and peaceful. I have a two-hour drive ahead for an early meeting with a client, so I decide to grab coffee for the trip. I pull the door open at the local Starbucks. I’m barely inside when I hear the shouting from across the room: “GOOD MORNING, SIR! GREAT […]
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How to Talk to a Real Person
“Welcome to our hotel,” the desk clerk said. I’ve heard those words thousands of times over the years. Most of the time, they’re spoken by a smiling employee who wants my first encounter with the hotel to be positive. “We have your payment information on file . . . breakfast starts at 6:00 . . […]
The 3 People We Need In Our Lives
We hear a lot about “mentors” these days. It’s a great idea, because there are people who know more than we do about a lot of things – including life in general. We’re encouraged in articles, blogs, sermons and podcasts to find someone in that position, and try to develop a mentoring relationship with them. They […]