Leadership Solutions

The Best Gift That You Can Give

Here it is:

The gift that everyone wants.

    Appreciation.

Give this wrapped as thanks, acknowledgment, and praise.

Next Step: Show appreciation every day of the year.

How High Can You Count?

Did you know this?

A tiny Anna's Hummingbird has almost a thousand feathers.

Now you know something that you can use to impress others.

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Much success,

Steve Kaye
Nature Photographer

PS I need help. More birds lead to more photos. See and share: Help Birds

 

My Gift to You

I have a gift for everyone.

Okay, it's actually half of a gift.

It is:

You have my permission to enjoy your life.

Now, for this to work, you must supply the other half.

It is:

You must give yourself permission to enjoy your life.

Consider: What have you denied yourself from doing that would make you more successful?

Much success,

Steve Kaye
Speaker, Meeting Facilitator, and Author

714-528-1300

PS: My workshop on Time Management shows people how to enjoy their lives.

Holiday Greetings

Celebrate December 21!

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This Ring-billed Gull is wishing you the best of the holidays. Photo taken at Tri-City Park, Placentia, CA.

Much success,

Steve Kaye
Nature Photographer

PS I need help. More birds lead to more photos. See and share: Help Birds

 

How to Entertain a Senior Citizen

This is so easy.

And it works every time.

If you want to entertain a senior citizen, just offer your advice.

The younger you are, the more hilarious you will appear.

On the other hand, if you want to impress a senior citizen, do the opposite.

Ask for advice.

Then listen. And be grateful.

Much success,

Steve Kaye
Speaker, Meeting Facilitator, and Author

714-528-1300

Why There Are Old People

Do you know any old people?

They might be parents, relatives, neighbors, or such.

Here's why they are there:

1) You can learn from them.

Recognize that a lifetime produces wisdom. So, ask for their advice. Ask about their history. Ask them questions (about anything).

2) You can honor them.

Recognize that they may have spent their lives helping you. So, thank them. Treat them with respect. Be kind to them.

Next Step: Visit an old person and just listen.

Much success,

Steve Kaye
Speaker, Meeting Facilitator, and Author 

714-528-1300 

PS: At 66, I just barely qualify as an "Old Person," and yet I truly appreciate it when people ask for my help.

Do You Take Breaks?

It's time for a nap.

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American Avocets taking a nap.

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Taking a break is useful. It refreshes your thinking and makes you more productive.

Much success,

Steve Kaye
Nature Photographer

PS I need help. More birds lead to more photos. See and share: Help Birds

 

Story Behind the Photo

Here is a photo of a Pied-billed Grebe.

And here's the story.

While walking through Craig Regional Park, I noticed a man with a pair of binoculars.

(Note: If you see someone with binoculars in a park, the person is most likely an avid birder.)

So I asked him what birds he had seen.

He told me that (among others) he had seen a Pied-billed Grebe in the lake.

From far away, this bird can be mistaken for a small female duck. It can also be difficult to find because it will dive under water for as long a half a minute searching for fish. Then it surfaces long enough to catch a breath, and disappears for another swim.

After a bit of searching, I found it. The bird had just caught a fish. (Gulp)
 

After that I took about 200 photos from different positions.

And I kept three, which include these two.

The Point:

1) Asking for help makes you more successful.

2) Diligent effort produces better results.

Much success,

Steve Kaye
Nature Photographer

PS I need help. More birds lead to more photos. See and share: Help Birds

 

Best Project Management Tip

Always test a new venture before stepping in.

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Much success,

Steve Kaye
Nature Photographer

PS I need help. More birds lead to more photos. See and share: Help Birds

 

New Holiday

Here's a novel idea.

Let's declare a National Holiday to celebrate compassion.

You must know that compassion is feeling empathy for others (rather than for oneself).

During this day we will:

1) Recognize that everyone is doing the best that they can.

2) Acknowledge that others have feelings.

3) Accept others for who they are.

In fact, here's a really novel idea: Start now by celebrating compassion everyday.

Today's Task: Work on perfecting compassion.

Much success,

Steve Kaye
Speaker, Meeting Facilitator, and Author

714-528-1300