The Leader: Appreciating All People Each of us could make a list that describes various aspects of our heritage and our "being." The key for us from a personal and business perspective is to recognize we have differences, yet we are individuals wanting to be appreciated for what we can contribute to other people, to the organization employing us, and to society as a whole.   more...

	The Leader: Dealing With Negative People Be willing to take the initiative. Don't wait until the negative forces have done extensive damage. Leaders are responsible for "damage control." Action on our part might be essential to maintain a positive work environment.!   more...

	Making Failure Your Friend Make a new commitment to learn something from every mistake or adverse experience in your life. The lessons are there for the learning. But failure won't reach out and teach you. You must be willing to make failure your friend by seizing the opportunity to learn.  more...