Quality Is Not An Act, It Is a Habit

Quality is not an act, it is a habit. Aristotle What that means to me is, if you want to routinely produce quality products or services, you need to make it a habit; day in, day out.  No matter the industry, anyone can get lucky and hit the proverbial jackpot. But if you want to… Continue reading Quality Is Not An Act, It Is a Habit

Don’t Wish It Was Easier, Be Better

February 2020 was a particularly challenging month for me. My team was working through personnel shortages, on a short month, all while maintaining a challenging workload to accomplish our agency’s mission.  As a functional team leader and manager, I am responsible for not only day-to-day administrative tasks such as timecard processing, hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions,… Continue reading Don’t Wish It Was Easier, Be Better

Independence Day 2016

Sadly, I watched a Mike Dice YouTube video a few days ago showing a bunch of my fellow Americans clueless as to the origin of Independence Day.  Nor surprisingly, an ABC poll showed similar results. Sure, its a day we typically enjoy off, at the beach, at a park, near some water, eating, drinking and… Continue reading Independence Day 2016

Decide To Try

070515-N-1134L-001 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 15, 2007) Ð Midshipmen from the Naval Academy tackle the ropes portion of an obstacle course during Sea Trials. Sea Trials, a 12-hour event modeled after the Marine CorpsÕ Crucible and the NavyÕs Battle Stations, is the capstone event of the midshipmenÕs freshman year, and is designed to test teamwork and motivation in a stressful environment. Plebes must work together to successfully conquer a variety of challenges, including damage control scenarios, zodiac boat runs, endurance courses, log PT, and riverine training. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chris Lussier (RELEASED)

Every Accomplishment Starts With The Decision To Try Whether you’re a thriving entrepreneur, solopreneur, partner or working for someone else, any tangible accomplishment starts with the decision to try. This also means to me that you have to set a tangible goal, and be disciplined and motivated to go after your goal. What are some of your… Continue reading Decide To Try