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Acts of Service
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we’re republishing a recent article by our CMO, Sheryl Tullis.
Yesterday I received a surprise package in the mail. Leaning up against my door was a long, narrow box, addressed from my brother, Trey. I brought it into the house and eagerly unwrapped yards of bubble wrap. Inside was something I thought was lost forever.
Read MorePROCEED WITH CONFIDENCE
To start 2023, I committed to sharing life lessons learned. I let you know the reason for sharing was to honor the people who’ve taught me. As I was thinking about all those amazing people, and the wonderful lessons they shared, I started making a list. Some I’ve written about in previous posts…..the Power of Three, Practice or Quit, and Nothing on the Floor easily came to mind. Today the lesson that stands out for me as I reset and reignite future opportunities, is something my wife taught me in 1997.
Read MoreToday is Reset Day
RESET DAY I can’t observe Groundhog Day without recalling the classic movie. In fact, I’ve come to think of February 2 as Reset Day. The premise of the film is that the central character (Phil) – a jaded, egotistical weatherman – gets stuck in a loop; he wakes every day to find it’s Groundhog Day…
Read MoreStill in the Game
In July of this year, I was involved with an exit in one of our (TAG’s) largest companies: Launch Consulting Group. As we moved through the process, the excitement and sense of accomplishment was euphoric. But as the process wound down, I was introduced to feelings I had never experienced.
Rather than being jubilant and ecstatic, I found myself melancholy and lonely.
This Year It Will Stick
It occurred to me that year after year, I make one resolution or another. And year after year, shortly after the celebrations are over, I fail to keep the commitment I had made myself. This year I wanted to change that, so I decided these elements needed to be present to give me a chance of being successful with any resolution I might make.
Read MoreBuilding a Legacy, Little by Little
Building something great starts with a cornerstone idea, then adding to it little by little. Incredible things can come from taking one step at a time with your eye on the future. Read what TA Group Chairman Rick Nelson learned from his cousin, Rob, who has done just that.
Read MoreNothing on the Floor: The Secret to Accelerating Your Career Advancement
Recently I had the pleasure of visiting with an impressive group of 40+ interns working in various areas of our business. They were meeting with me all together as part of their onboarding and integration process, so I won’t pretend they all signed on to hear what I had to say – but I was flattered that they appeared to have done their homework, knew who I was, and came prepared to ask very specific questions about my experience.
I’ve done these visits, virtually or in-person, many times. They are never the same and I leave each feeling that I received much more than I gave.
Read MorePush Pause, Restart: 3 Steps to Remotivate, Reinvigorate, and Get a Fresh Start on Your Goals
When my son was eight years old, he often found himself in trouble. In trouble for fighting with his sister. In trouble for not doing his homework. In trouble for being too loud or too disruptive. Come to think of it, when you’re eight, it seems like you get in trouble for almost everything.
Read MoreCourage in Action
Dr. King reminded us “The time is always right to do what is right.” #mlkday #everyday
Read MoreLeaders Emerging: Don’t Wait to Be Asked
LEADERS EMERGING: DON’T WAIT TO BE ASKED By Rick Nelson, Chairman of Launch Consulting It’s March 16th. The United States is shutting down its own economy in an attempt to slow the unknown but potentially catastrophic effects of a virus. Uncertainty is all around you. But you’re lucky: you have a good job. It’s secure.…
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