by Michael Riggs, M.Ed. Some come in bright red packages with flamboyant bows. Others are very low key, almost blending in to the background. At times they are solid as …
Am l Important?
by Michael Riggs, M.Ed. At the most fundamental level, making money is really about making people feel important. No matter what your line of work — from fixing hearts to …
Where Are You Going?
By Michael Riggs, M.Ed. We all know it. We’ve all looked away. We’ve all had months and years come and go and wonder why our situation doesn’t seem to dramatically …
… And the Court Rules
by Michael Riggs, M.Ed. Rules have a purpose. [Rules are arbitrary]. Rules keep order. [Rules are the root cause of disorder]. Rules give members parameters within which they function. [Rules …
Who Owns This Team, Anyway?
by Michael Riggs, M.Ed. The days of “do it because I said so” coaching are long gone. One could validly argue that great coaches, from Bill Walsh to Pat Summitt …
Runaway Train
By Michael Riggs, M.Ed. In a perfect world all would be perfect. But, we do not live in a perfect world and, despite all of our hopes and desires that …
Who's Your Boss?
by Michael Riggs, M.Ed. Depending on the different roles you play in your life, the person you report to could be a manager, spouse, committee chairperson, personal trainer, or parent. …
I Can't Help You
by Michael Riggs, M.Ed. Sitting, eyes-closed, feet up on the ottoman, mentally and physically exhausted from a day of non-stop errands, meetings, calls, favors, practices, and follow-up phone calls, Janice …
Stay Cool Under Fire
by Michael Riggs, M.Ed. One trait that really distinguishes successful people from others is the ability to remain calm and collected in the heat of the battle. Think about historical …