This week’s reflection point: Red is the color of the season. I saw it in the red overheated faces of costumed Santas greeting shoppers in Orlando last week. I see it here, back home, in the red faced Santas shivering in the frigid Cleveland temperatures. In thousands of locations across the nation are the countless volunteers from the Salvation Army ringing their bells with beaming faces beckoning us to help fill their dangling red buckets to help those less fortunate...
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This week’s reflection point: Traveling very long distances can be draining and tiring. But arriving at your destination after hours of flying is also exhilarating with anticipation of what lies ahead. I spent this past week in Hong Kong with Alan Weiss, PhD, and a handful of wonderful colleagues from all over the world. Together this exceptional community spent 4 days in think tank sessions that overflowed with new and innovate ideas for our businesses and clients. Add to this...
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This week’s reflection point: Tomorrow is July 4th, marking the independence of America. Many of us will celebrate and mark the day with barbecues, picnics, parades and fireworks. For me it takes on a special meaning beyond all the festivities. 35 years ago I arrived in this country not knowing the language, the culture or the people. I had always dreamed of being here in the US and was in awe of it all. In a few short months I...
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This week’s reflection point: Monday morning, my wife and I were on our way to Orlando to celebrate the holiday of Passover with our children and grandchildren. These last two nights, along with families and friends all over the world, the story of the Hebrews’ exodus from Egypt was told in many languages, in dining rooms everywhere, just as it has for centuries. While we are celebrating our freedom from Egyptian bondage and servitude, we were commanded to do so...
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In just the past 12 weeks, I was fortunate and blessed to: Visit with my kids and grandkids in Orlando. Attend the Society for the Advancement of Consulting meeting and the Common Sense Consulting workshop in New York and got to see The Best Man fabulous play on broadway with great friends. Attend our annual Million Dollar Club meeting with my wife, Alan Weiss and the outstanding and stimulating group. This one was held in Monaco, and then, My wife...
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I realize that this thread “shouts” monetary focus and success. But let me share the following with you: While taking my wife and son out for a drive, to enjoy the beautiful weather and the new Maserati, I stopped at our favorite sushi bar for our pick up order. My wife told me later that while I walked into the restaurant my son said to her: “He deserves this car. He is truly self-made.” I then reflected that 34 years...
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