By Scott Westerman One of my friends sent me this blog post from Raluca State. She belittles the idea of Date Night, saying that maintaining a relationship is a daily thing. I agree with that last part, the challenge of living with an ever evolving individual is immense. But she’s…
By Scott Westerman When is it appropriate to disappoint your customers? Harvard’s Francis Frei says it’s ok to not be good at everything, as long as you understand your customers’ priorities. [Video] An orientation for the MSUAA alumni who will be returning to campus to welcome new Freshmen to our…
By Scott Westerman Who’s your favorite social media thought leader? Here’s a list of 15. Are you an introvert? Lots of very successful people are. Here’s how they innovate. From our Social Media 101 file: 26 common social media terms you need to know. 30/30: another productivity app that can…
By Scott Westerman Listen to an audio version of this message. Scott’s Maxim: Life is not about wishing for what you don’t have. Its about making the most of what you do have. Put yourself back in your high school mind. Try and remember what those years were like for…
By Scott Westerman Nothing like talking about religion to stir people up. When we lived in the south, it seemed like one question that was on everybody’s list was, “have you found a church home?” If we said, “no”, the inundation of proselytization began. One of my most vivid Florida memories…
By Scott Westerman Listen to an audio version of this message. Scott’s Maxim: “Feedback is the breakfast of champions. But it doesn’t always taste good.” Which would you prefer to have in your life? A) Someone who glosses over your unproductive behaviors, makes excuses for your screw ups and helps…
By Scott Westerman “Live, love, laugh, leave a legacy.” Stephen R. Covey I remember the day I first read The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. I couldn’t put it down. The book laid bare, in simple terms, the formula for an phenomenal life. Be Proactive Begin With the End…
By Scott Westerman Listen to an audio version of this message. The main thing in life is not to be afraid of being human. ~Aaron Carter My mentors, Barry and Susan Robertson of the Stop at Nothing organization shared this wisdom this week. People often ask us, “What is the difference…
By Scott Westerman Listen to an audio version of this message. “The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.” ~Thomas S. Monson The all-nighter. We’ve all had at least one. It’s the cram session where you try to force a…
By Scott Westerman Listen to an audio version of this message. “Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” – David McCullough Jr. Alina…