“Desiderata” by Max Ehrmann c. 1927 Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have […]
Forming the GWOF Mentor Program
I had the honor of addressing the University of Nevada Reno Business School during their awards ceremony in 2011. I thought long and hard about what type of wisdom I would leave these successful students that would soon be entering the job market. The value of mentors came to mind and how mentors have played […]
The Man In The Arena
Today we celebrate our great countries independence and I thought it was appropriate to post my favorite quote, The Man in the Arena, from one of my favorite leaders, President Teddy Roosevelt. Teddy encompassed the great qualities of will, perseverance, honor and conviction that this country was built on. We are lucky to have leaders like Teddy and […]
“IF” by Rudyard Kipling
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too: If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being […]
The Try Book Review: Ordinary People Achieving Greatness
The Try is probably the best motivational book I have read mainly due to the people that author James Owen chose to highlight. James Owen has become a major force in my life with the work he has done with his organization, Cowboy Ethics. Growing up in Elko, Nevada I saw first hand the strong […]