jeff marmins: misc. musings.

Have you ever said something stupid?  I have.  Maybe you spoke out of turn? Let something slip that you shouldn’t have?  I did.  I also know some pretty smart folks that have done the same.    What did you do?  Humbly apologized, I hope.  I also offered to do what I could to make it [...]

What a great inspirational story from CBS News Sunday Morning.  You are never too old. Watch CBS Videos Online

 Character, selflessness and focus are the reasons that the Pittsburgh Steelers are Super Bowl Champions.  Coach Tomlin: "…The standard is the standard. We don’t choose to point fingers. We stay humble in times of excellence, and achievements individually are part of a team. By the same token we don’t point the fingers as members of [...]

How can I be more effective?  Is there a road-map I can use to improve my effectiveness?  What system or process does Jeff Marmins evangelize?  I hope to address these questions by establishing an amalgamation of ideas as a premise for *most* of what my ramblings are about here at jeffmarmins.com. Time has shown that [...]

Doing some housekeeping in an old organizer I came across an undated page of notes.  I had titled it "Ronald Reagan – Lessons" and it had this list: Never Be mean spirited  Know and have convictions Strive to know and do the will of God.   Bigotry and prejudice are the worst things a man [...]

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So, I imagine I owe Ms. Allison some credit for providing me inspiration.  I’ve struggled with whether or not anyone is really interested in a blog about character and principles. See my post Principled Rant, 8/13/2005. I picked up a recent copy of Wired with Julia on the cover.  She knows how to garner attention [...]

A while back I came across a company that advertised "Sisu" as a character quality they were seeking in new-hires.  Great word.  It’s what I want to think of being when I start my day. It is who I am and what I aspire to be.  As defined in Wikipedia, It is not momentary courage, [...]

The following was posted by Robert Greenlaw on the Character First! Newsletter: November provides a great occasion to count your blessings and give thanks. Teach your children the definition of gratefulness: “letting others know by my words and actions how they have benefited my life.” Make a list of those who have benefited your family, [...]

Ever create that great proposal, deliver the value, and walk away from the meeting excited and enthusiastic about your prospect’s response?  Yea?  Ever have the guy not even return your phone call for the next two months? Perhaps we all have had a similar experience.  My prospect and I even serve together as Board members [...]