Author Archives: toddagordon

What is the difference between influence and impact?  We have influence when we have rules, expectations, and things that control people’s behavior.  Those can be good, and can have value to help people do what’s right, but it may not have a real lasting value.  Coaches have rules in hopes of keeping athletes from gettingContinue reading “Influence vs Impact”

Looks can be deceiving. Often times in our rush through the day we may glance someone’s direction, make a quick judgement that they look alright and then keep moving along. How many times in a day do we say or hear the phrase “how are you doing?” How many times do we truly mean it?Continue reading “Help Carry The Load”

Are you intrigued by storms? I must confess that although I am not a storm chaser I do enjoy seeing the storm clouds roll in and deliver whatever it is they bring within the clouds. I admit that I can say that because I have not lived through deadly weather. If you have I doContinue reading “Storms Don’t Last Forever”

What is stirring inside of you? Are you feeling like you need to explore doing something? If so, what is holding you back? If you just spend your time thinking about what you should do then you join the majority.  So many, too many, people spend too much time talking themselves out of things insteadContinue reading “What Is Stirring Inside of You”

Have you ever noticed that some people just love to create drama?  They love to stir things up by seeking attention, talking about others and can’t stand it when things seem calm. In the movie American Gangster the main character, Frank Lucas, has a great quote. “The loudest one in the room is the weakestContinue reading “Stay Above The Fray!”