The Meaning of Success – by Arnie Wohlgemut One of the things we struggle with is what success means to us. I certainly do. Success is often measured in dollars and the value of our possessions because it is easy to measure it that way. However, the meaning of success can be very different from one person to another. I …
The Value of Kindness
The Value of Kindness – By Arnie Wohlgemut This is a little story of an example of kindness by an unknown author. I will explore this a little bit more below: My grandmother always cooked tasty food. But one day, she put a burnt pie in front of my grandpa. Not just a little burnt, but black as coal! I …
Serve With Heart
Serve With Heart – The Key to Inspiration – By Arnie Wohlgemut Over the many years when I have coached emerging leaders, I often note that the terms “delegate” and “empower” are used interchangeably. Delegation is NOT empowerment – not even close. Delegation is a transaction based on need. We delegate a task, maybe even authority to make a decision …
New Skills and Change?
New Skills and Change? – by Arnie Wohlgemut “The future is predetermined by the character of those who shape it.” Davos (Stargate Atlantis) I recently heard a person reflect on parenthood that resonates with me. He said in the whole process of raising your kids, you need to learn new skills. The skills needed to change a diaper are not …
Progress and Results Require Action
Progress and Results Require Action – By Arnie Wohlgemut Facility assessments and strategic plans for making buildings and businesses more accessible for those with a disability is a big part of my business. So, I asked myself: why are they not always effective in achieving action? “A little progress each day adds up to big results.” In an interview, Richard …
Ownership
Ownership – by Arnie Wohlgemut Here we are, part way thru another year in the transition out of the pandemic. This has led me to wonder if I have been doing what matters or, have I simply existed. Get up in the morning, eat breakfast, go about my day, get home, relax, and go to bed. Repeat. I wonder if …
Combined Life and Work Experience
Combined Life and Work Experience. – by Arnie Wohlgemut Many of us strive for success – success based on our definition. In our pursuit, we will often be sidelined by our self doubt and mindset. Recently I was researching the topic of separating work experiences from our home life experiences. What I discovered is, we really should not try to …
Four Reasons To Serve Your Staff
Four Reasons to Serve Your Staff! By Arnie Wohlgemut If you search the Internet, you will find over 900 books on servant leadership plus many more on related subjects. I was surprised to find this topic has been around in management and leadership circles for nearly 50 years. Why all the talk about servant leadership? Is being a leader who …
The Power of Silence, Wisdom from Pooh and Piglet.
The Power of Silence, Wisdom from Pooh and Piglet. – by Arnie Wohlgemut Over the past 9+ years I have written hundreds of blog posts about my life experiences in leadership, inspiration, workplace relationships and more, along with published magazine articles, and several thousand posts on social media. From time to time I come across a story that is worth …
Just Do You?
Just Do You? – by Arnie Wohlgemut Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice and is never the result of selfishness. Napoleon Hill Have you heard the saying – “Just Do You”? What does that really mean? Do you even know “YOU”? Have you done the hard work of really knowing why you’re here, how that influences how you …
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