“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me!” How many times have we heard children use this as a defense mechanism when others say something cruel or hurtful? How many times have you used it as such a defense mechanism? The fact of the matter is that there is tremendous […]
My Million-Dollar Recliner
What is the most valuable thing you own? If you had to answer this question, how quickly could you do so? What would you qualify as value: monetary value, sentimental value, future value? There is an old cliché that says “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. Simply put, you may not value the things […]
A Fresh Start
Have you ever been painfully aware of something to which you needed to attend? Something that you’d been aware of for a VERY long time? And the longer it goes before you take care of it, the more guilt mounts, and the longer you put off dealing with it… If someone was asking for a […]
P.M.A.
Have you ever noticed of how much has been said and written about the effect that a positive mental attitude (the infamous “PMA”) has on an individual’s success and happiness? A variety of authors have written volumes of books on the subject, it has been the topic of countless audio and video programs, and television […]
I Took It Down
For quite some time, I’ve been a big fan of meaningful quotations. In my office, I have several quotations on my wall. They range from the inspirational to the humorous. Instead of all of the quotes that I love, I am compelled to tell you about one that I recently took down from my office […]
Resolution Revolution
“For the most part, you’re 100% right!” I almost laughed out loud when I heard this statement. It was issued by a business person at a recent meeting I attended. How in the world can something simultaneously be “for the most part” and “100%”?! It might not strike you as particularly humorous, but the contradiction […]
“YOUR Speech Contest Advantage” comes to San Antonio
Before you know it, the International Speech contest season will be here. Competitors across the district will prepare to bring their best speech to the contests. Do you know where to begin? Do you know how to achieve contest success? Wouldn’t it be great if there were some way to get on the fast track? […]
“YOUR Speech Contest Advantage” comes to East Texas
Before you know it, the International Speech contest season will be here. Competitors across the district will prepare to bring their best speech to the contests. Do you know where to begin? Do you know how to achieve contest success? Wouldn’t it be great if there were some way to get on the fast track? […]
“Leadership Lessons to Laugh About” now available on DVD
We’re pleased to announce the release of Jim’s newest resource, Leadership Lessons to Laugh About! This DVD contains a 60 minute keynote, recorded before a live audience at the historic Farr Best Theater in Mansfield, Texas. Jim takes a new perspective in presenting core principles of leadership. Jim will tickle your funny-bone as he spins […]
