Positive Attitude

The wife and I were out running errands on Saturday morning when we happened upon an unexpected and rare energy explosion. As we approached an intersection, we noticed a human billboard doing his very best to get the attention of the passing motorists; and getting attention from motorists is obviously what an individual in this occupation is paid to do. Human billboards have become commonplace in our metropolitan area, but this particular young fellow was going all out. He

Bodybuilding is the most narcissistic, self-absorbed ‘sport’ ever conceived. I can offer that critique as a former competitor, promoter of numerous state bodybuilding championships, emcee of the Mr. & Ms. Universe competition, and color analyst for ESPN’s bodybuilding coverage. (All of these things took place before Bill Clinton was sworn in, but my opinion has not changed much over the years.) That being said, I owe a great deal of my own work ethic to the principles I lea

It’s 7:14 a.m. The breakfast is scheduled for 7:30 and, so far, I don’t see any of the meeting attendees milling around. Before heading into the ballroom to meet with the AV technician who’s there to help me set up for my 8:30 keynote, I decide to grab a cup of coffee and a light breakfast. As I approach the breakfast buffet area that’s been prepared for the 120 meeting attendees I’ll soon be presenting for, I take notice of the artwork in my presence. The sweetener at the

Full Disclosure: I am a Denver native and I bleed Bronco orange. I love Tim Tebow as person and a player. That being said, I am ecstatic that Peyton Manning will be Denver's starting quarterback next season. Although it's sad to see a guy with the class, the character, and the work ethic of Tim Tebow move out of town, he's being supplanted by someone who, many experts believe, is the greatest quarterback to ever play the game. And that guy is also a man of great class, char

If you want to see a poster child for work ethic, meet Beth Miller, a modern day Rosie-the-Riveter. I don't know Beth, but the company she works for Mr. Rooter - part of the Dwyer Group - is a client of mine. And this is a feel good story worth reading. I came across a short video of a ceremony where Beth was presented with an award by Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO of the Dwyer Group. Dina is a Past President of the IFA (International Franchise Association) and one of my favorite

With all the protesting in major cities across America, you'd think that employers aren't hiring. Ain't true. Although there are more than 14 million unemployed in America , a recent Manpower Survey found 52% of US employers are having difficulty filling critical positions. The obvious disconnect is that employers are struggling to find A) qualified applicants who B) possess a decent work ethic. Let's be clear. There are job candidates who have the right skill set, but e