Tag: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson Recognized the Power of Engagement

Yesterday’s Advisor presented tips on managing change in the spirit of Independence Day; today, we share tips on building employee trust and how to boost engagement in your training sessions.

Independence Day Was a BIG Change—How Are You Managing Change at Your Organization?

With the July 4th weekend upon us, it’s worth noting how much the Declaration of Independence changed the nation—and the world. In the spirit of Independence Day, ask yourself, How do I manage change at my organization? In today’s Advisor, we provide a few do’s and don’ts surrounding the issue. Here are some facts about […]

Better a Tigger than an Eeyore? Readers Not Sure

In the original article, Oswald, CEO of BLR and writer of the The Oswald Letter quoted Thomas Jefferson: “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” Specking about attitude, Oswald continued, “Who wants to follow an Eeyore […]

2013: Are You an Eeyore or a Tigger? (Attitude Counts)

Oswald, CEO of BLR, offered his thoughts on attitude (and Eeyore and Tigger) in a recent edition of The Oswald Letter. The chorus of Tritt’s song, which he recorded more than a decade ago, goes like this: And it’s a great day to be alive I know the sun’s still shinin’ when I close my […]

Words of Wisdom

Each week, I sit down at my computer to write. Sometimes I’ve been tossing an idea around in my head for the better part of the week and the words just flow. Other times, I’m racking my brain for something I feel is worthy of writing about. In one of those moments when the latter […]