A married couple are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They walk down the street to their old school, find their old classroom and a desk they’ d shared where he had carved,“ I love you, ...

Pioneer baseball analyst Bill James and researchers for Stats Inc. determined the phenomenon of clutch hitters is simply a myth. They noted that what a hitter does in most clutch situations is pretty ...

An estimated 50 million Americans quit their jobs last year, causing massive headaches and a tremendous amount of lost productivity and revenue for companies. The reasons vary. A good salary is no ...

I learned years ago that one of the most powerful and effective things you can do to sell successfully is to smile at prospects. People like smiles a lot more than frowns. Many careers have been ...

I learned about the significance of taking action at a very young age. Being from the wintry wonderland of Minnesota provided ample opportunity for any youngster willing to work. After a heavy ...

In one of my favorite Peanuts comic strips, Linus says to Charlie Brown, "There's no problem so big or so complicated that it can't be run away from." I chuckle every time I think about it because it ...

Only 15% of employees in the U.S. are truly engaged in their workplace. Here's why it's important for your company's bottom line to make your workers feel appreciated ...

As I was looking through my new "ABCs of Business Success" book, one letter kept standing out to me: "F." Folks generally believe that F-words have no place in business, but there are many outstanding ...

A small boy auditioned with his classmates for a school play. His mother knew his heart was set on being in the play — just like all the other children hoped — and she feared how he would react if he ...

A father on his deathbed gave a watch to his son. "Here is a watch your grandfather gave me," he said. "It is almost 200 years old. Go to the jewelry store and see how much they offer you." The son ...

In one "Peanuts" cartoon, Linus makes the mistake of telling his big sister Lucy that he wants to be a doctor when he grows up. Lucy is flabbergasted and laughs at him, saying, "You could never be a ...