It’s no secret that top writers and storytellers paint vivid word pictures evoking our five senses. They do so concisely, transporting us before we can “change the channel.” Two of my favorites, Don Henley and the late Glenn Frey instantly placed us “on a dark desert highway” with their lyrics to Don Felder’s classic tune […]
Third Way to Get Galvanized — Lead Yourself to Action!
We need galvanized leaders, not lemmings! Most of us well know the myth of lemmings purposely plunging off of cliffs. Sadly, the myth is often perpetuated by so-called “leaders” who are more akin to lemmings. The moral – We must carefully choose leaders. The best choice might be in the mirror. Yes, I’m suggesting that […]
Second Way to Get Galvanized — Smile Insatiably!
Smiles are action-packed! For instance, do you know someone who has a “million-dollar smile”? I am talking about the kind of smile that lights up an entire room! – A smile that automatically makes you smile, too! Former Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith has one. In fact, I have never seen Emmitt when he wasn’t sporting […]
First Way to Get Galvanized — Become a Lifelong Learner!
One vital catalyst to action is learning new information. Lifelong learners are galvanized more often than those who think they’ve “seen it all.” Children have unparalleled curiosity; discovery is at the core of their being. During our youth, we often experience that “rush” inside when the metaphoric light bulb comes on. We feel more alive […]
Motivation is not Enough — Get Galvanized!
We universally agree that motivation is good. Yet far too few of us act on that motivation. Thousands have eagerly attended one popular seminar billed as “Get Motivated.” I have witnessed firsthand the passion that this event evokes. With speakers such as Rudolph Guiliani, Colin Powell, Terry Bradshaw and others, who could help but get excited? […]
