“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill Personal Note from Lance: One of the most effective illustrations I tell in my presentations is the story of  the “Broken Pot”.  I don’t...

“What you do speaks so loudly, I cannot hear what you say.”  — Ralph Waldo Emerson Personal note from Lance: As I think back over my childhood, I remember many of the pieces of wisdom that my parents gave me.  Interestingly, the wisdom that I remember the most are not the things...

“A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.”  — David Brinkley Personal Note from Lance: I have a friend who was telling me about a family member who is often emotionally abusive.  Hearing about this reminded me of a...

“Viewpoint is a deciding factor as to how you experience life.”  — Author Unknown Personal Note from Lance: I must stay conscious of the viewpoints that I am holding because they will either tear me down or build me up.  At times, I can start to feel disappointed and fearful but...