by Todd Popham | Mar 22, 2023 | Business Management, Professional Growth
“If I maintain my silence about my secret, it is my prisoner… if I let it slip from my tongue, I am it’s prisoner.” – Arthur Schopenhauer “Loose lips sink ships.” During World War II American soldiers were trained to prevent inadvertent information being passed... 
by Todd Popham | Feb 22, 2023 | Personal Growth, Professional Growth
“No one who has gotten second place at a Grand Slam is ever like, ‘Yeah, now I feel fine about it.’ Everyone wants the other trophy. But it inspires you to work harder and get yourself in that position again so that you can use what you’ve learned.”... 
by Todd Popham | Jan 11, 2023 | Personal Growth, Professional Growth
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” – Abraham Lincoln Strike Three! Touchdown! Goal! These are examples of sports decisions made by umpires and referees under the most challenging conditions. No chance to sleep on the decision,... 
by Todd Popham | Dec 19, 2022 | Personal Growth
“Optimistic people play a disproportionate role in shaping our lives. Their decisions make a difference; they are inventors, entrepreneurs, political and military leaders — not average people. They got to where they are by seeking challenges and taking risks.” –... 
by Todd Popham | Nov 23, 2022 | Professional Growth
“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” – Ken Blanchard When I was a new supervisor, I asked my manager “how much authority do I have?” I was thrilled to finally have responsibility for other people, and company resources, and was...