A departure from the norm

Departing from the norm here. Can’t answer why this hit me the way it did today.

“When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high.
And don’t be afraid of the dark.
At the end of the storm
Is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.

Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho’ your  dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on,
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone.
You’ll never walk alone.”

Although I was not part of the brotherhood that is the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, I am still moved anytime I hear this song.

May you never walk alone.

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Nurturing atmosphere

In order for our children to grow and thrive, we provide a nurturing atmosphere where they can learn and develop.

What about this type of atmosphere for your employees? Are you providing opportunities for growth and advancement even in the smallest of settings?

There is more to growth beyond financial rewards.

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Inspiration vs. Motivation

Was it effective?

What’s the difference?

They both call for action. I once read that motivation makes you work just enough not to get fired. Inspiration makes you work hard enough to fire your boss.

Did the public humiliation of the stocks work to deter crime? Did it motivate people to do better?

Maybe this video will.

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What time is the 3 o’clock parade?

Before you are passed by

A favorite question often asked of Disney Cast Members.

Sometimes you have to read between the lines to know what your guest is really seeking.

That comes from knowing your guests, knowing your products and knowing how to answer answer their question.

Otherwise, they’ll ask someone else the question. And if they are prepared with a better answer, they’ll go watch the parade somewhere else.

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Should you stay or should you go?

Don't drown.

“You don’t drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.”
Edwin Louis Cole (1922-2002)

Pretty straight forward, huh?

If you find yourself in a situation where you are struggling to survive, get out of the water. I know, it sounds sensible. But it’s not always easy.

If you stay, you struggle and you could drown.

This can apply to so many areas of your life. I’ll leave it up to you to decide what needs to change.

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