(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “Remember that everything you already know is what got you into the situations you are in. The only thing that will move you ahead is information that you don’t yet have — and that will only come from listening to new sources and gaining new insights.”…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.” George S. Patton, Jr. – American General   Copyright 1999 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Recently I attended an international conference for about 500 coaches. One of the breakout session speakers – Richard Rianoshek – shared a model for improving communications. In short, when we communicate with someone there are three…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Recently a circus came to our small town. Big tent, 5 rings, elephants, lions, tigers, acrobats, trapeze artists, clowns, music, smells, lights, peanuts — the full multi-sensory, low-tech, fun experience. Painted on each of the many circus vehicles…