The Selfish Giant (inspirational video)

Inspirational video with the wonderful Og Mandino.

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Two Eyes; Two Hands

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about suffering. Enjoy!

This week we’re taking time to remember that America has been through one of her history’s difficult times. This past year was not the first time this county faced hardship, of course. Nor are we the only country to have known suffering. Some nations have endured much more…for much longer…even than we.

None of us on this planet have been immune to adversity. All of us have known almost unbearable pain and difficulties. Heart-breaking times. Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Nothing Is More Important

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about relationships. Enjoy!

I sat next to the bed of an old man, a friend for over twenty years, and held his hand. Hal was dying. We both knew these next few days would be his last.

We spent time reminiscing about his long and fruitful career as a church pastor. We talked about old friends. We chatted about his family. And I listened as he offered sage wisdom and advice to a member of a “younger generation.”

At a lull in the conversation, Hal seemed to carefully consider what he was about to say next. Then he squeezed my hand, gazed intently into my eyes and whispered, just loud enough for me to hear, “Nothing is more important than relationships.” I knew that this was somehow near the pinnacle of his life’s learnings. As he considered all of his experiences - personal, professional, spiritual and family — this one ultimate observation surfaced above the rest: “Nothing is more important than relationships.” Read more

Best of Steve Goodier: Your Most Valued Strength

This post first appeared in our blog here.

I recently learned of a research organization that asked several thousand people, “What are the most serious faults of executives in dealing with their associates and subordinates?” Several could be chosen. What do you think was mentioned most often? Here is the list:

1. 15% Bias and letting emotions rule
2. 15% Indecision
3. 21% Miscellaneous, which includes lack of courtesy, loss of temper, sarcasm, jealousy, nervousness, etc.
4. 17% Failure to delegate authority
5. 17% Arrogance
6. 17% Arbitrariness
7. 19% Lack of frankness and sincerity
8. 24% Lack of leadership
9. 34% Failure to size up employees correctly
10. 36% Failure to show appreciation or give credit
11. 68% Failure to see the other person’s point of view Read more

Best of Steve Goodier: Nothing is More Important

This post first appeared in our blog here.

I sat next to the bed of an old man, a friend for over twenty years, and held his hand. Hal was dying. We both knew these next few days would be his last.

We spent time reminiscing about his long and fruitful career as a church pastor. We talked about old friends. We chatted about his family. And I listened as he offered sage wisdom and advice to a member of a “younger generation.”

At a lull in the conversation, Hal seemed to carefully consider what he was about to say next. Then he squeezed my hand, gazed intently into my eyes and whispered, just loud enough for me to hear, “Nothing   is more important than relationships.” I knew that this was somehow near the pinnacle of his life’s learnings. As he considered all of his experiences - personal, professional, spiritual and family — this one ultimate observation surfaced above the rest: “Nothing is more important than relationships.” Read more

Best of Blog: The Selfish Giant

Watch this inspirational video as the wonderful, late Og Mandino mesmerizes us with the story of  “The Selfish Giant”!

Steve Goodier - Your Most Valued Strength

I recently learned of a research organization that asked several thousand people, “What are the most serious faults of executives in dealing with their associates and subordinates?” Several could be chosen. What do you think was mentioned most often? Here is the list:

1. 15% Bias and letting emotions rule
2. 15% Indecision
3. 21% Miscellaneous, which includes lack of courtesy, loss of temper, sarcasm, jealousy, nervousness, etc.
4. 17% Failure to delegate authority
5. 17% Arrogance
6. 17% Arbitrariness
7. 19% Lack of frankness and sincerity
8. 24% Lack of leadership
9. 34% Failure to size up employees correctly
10. 36% Failure to show appreciation or give credit
11. 68% Failure to see the other person’s point of view

The fault cited most often, as the survey shows, was failure to see the other person’s point of view. It was mentioned nearly twice as often as the next most common problem. Read more

Steve Goodier - Nothing is More Important

I sat next to the bed of an old man, a friend for over twenty years, and held his hand. Hal was dying. We both knew these next few days would be his last.

We spent time reminiscing about his long and fruitful career as a church pastor. We talked about old friends. We chatted about his family. And I listened as he offered sage wisdom and advice to a member of a “younger generation.”

At a lull in the conversation, Hal seemed to carefully consider what he was about to say next. Then he squeezed my hand, gazed intently into my eyes and whispered, just loud enough for me to hear, “Nothing   is more important than relationships.” I knew that this was somehow near the pinnacle of his life’s learnings. As he considered all of his experiences - personal, professional, spiritual and family — this one ultimate observation surfaced above the rest: “Nothing is more important than relationships.”

“Don’t get overly caught up in your career,” he seemed to be saying to me. “Likewise, don’t use people in order to achieve your goals, then throw them away. No project, no program, no task should be pursued at the expense of friends and family. Read more

The Selfish Giant

This inspirational video with the wonderful Og Mandino should help put the upcoming holiday season into perspective. Enjoy “The Selfish Giant”!

Work as though you would…

Here is your inspirational quote for today.

Work as though you would live forever, and live as though you would die today.

~Og Mandino

Do watch this wonderful video of the late Og Mandino reading “The Selfish Giant”.