IT’S NOT ABOUT ME! One of the points I dwell on when teaching my class on “ACHIEVERS” is that being others’ centered rather than just on yourself is maybe the biggest key to success! Sales people are always a great example as they understand how sales are made by meeting peoples’ needs. I also use […]
Connecting Peace, Purpose & Prosperity by Rob Severson Posted by Bonnie Wilkins Overcott on 1 April 2015, 10:04 am inShare0 Full disclosure: For several years I had the privilege of working with Rob Severson. Connecting Peace, Purpose & Prosperity is “A Survival Guide” for everyone who works. If your life has always been the heights […]
Who doesn’t want peace on earth? Maybe a few, but I’m betting 99% of the people in the world would like to live in peace. Every year we hear the Christmas message, including peace on earth goodwill to men. Along with joy to the world it is a mainstay of the Christmas season. Christians believe […]
Police brutality and race relations are the hot topic of the day. And a very sensitive one from many perspectives. I grew up in the 60’s and saw police brutality going on a lot in the country. I remember mostly the Viet Nam protests and how the cops and national guards got involved to contain […]
This comment from a reader of “ACHIEVERS” made my day. It is great to know that someone is being inspired by reading the stories. There are stories in the book that will inspire anyone that they too can make it in the world! I was in St Paul Thursday and stopped at Wells Fargo to get […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JUNE 2014 Marsh Member Launches effort to encourage young People from all walks of life to do great things (Minnetonka) – What do some of the most successful people in America and right here at The Marsh have in common? They set and achieve goals, are passionate about helping others and […]
Here is a chapter I am working of for my book, “ACHIEVERS” that will be coming out in June. I am looking for input on my definition of success that I gathered from the stories about people that I have written for the book. Any ideas will be considered! SYNOPSIS “They went off to seek […]
In this day of finding one’s dream job many are frustrated with the job they have. It isn’t what they want to do! Newsflash: you have to start somewhere! I don’t think that is unusual to dislike one’s job, especially in an entry level job. Most of them are not in a dream job category, unless […]
Like many others, I have a lot of memories of my father. Many of them deal with his teaching us to work and support ourselves and families. He once told me about his return from WWII and his issues dealing with coming back. My brother had been born when he was overseas and I was […]
I tried volunteering at a couple of city high schools this year. It was an interesting experience for me in many ways. When we had volunteer orientation it was pointed out that all we can do is show up, tell our stories, and hope that we have touched someone or many in the class. High […]
