Spend where you must, Save where you can.

This is probably true in the general sense. I've experienced this with the people that I've encountered. I've also encountered this mind-set with myself personally. Our parents that may have gone through the Great Depression thought differently and this mentality to spend and not save is what probably got us into our problems that we're encountering today. The encouraging thing is that this won't be called the Great Recession, but the recession that made us great. We'll come back to the roots of "Spend where you must, Save where you can”

What is strategy?

I know it sounds like a paradox, but good habits should be built in tactics first. I haven't met anyone that can be trusted as a strategist who didn't spend time being trusted with tactics.

If you're bad at the tactics, you will also be bad at strategy. In order to develop a strategic mind-set so that you can obtain a specific goal or result, a method or series of maneuvers must be accomplished.

What adjective do you describe yourself by in your relationships?

Better yet, what adjective would others describe you by in your relationships? Quiet, cerebral, strong-willed, critical, conceptual, dynamic, joyful, loving?

Increase your odds of having the right relationships by taking an “adjective” test. With someone else, list each name in the relationship on a piece of paper and next to each name, write 3 descriptive words that come to mind. Then describe yourself. It might be a fun exercise.

Virtual Teams: How do you keep them working together?

It's amazing how long a well-timed team building event works. Once the team meets each other and they share an event, they’ll remember each other and relate better over the long term. They may not even have to get together on a consistent basis if the team building event(s) are meaningful enough.

Did you ever make a rookie mistake where you knew better?

I would have pulled back that memo when "I cried foul" on another department. It seemed pretty silly after I wrote those exact words and then proceeded to copy everyone. Unfortunately, I couldn't pull it back because it was on paper and already distributed.