America, take inventory

                                                     America, take inventory!   My dad was a liquor salesman, and a fine one. He knew how to talk to people, and he was knowledgeable about his products. But when a customer called the house, it was important that I...

It’s OK to disagree

                                                             It’s OK to disagree In fact, I prefer it. This means you are actively listening, and you may have something to teach me or give me an insight from a different perspective. Occasionally, I like to participate...

A more questioned-based society

Throughout the centuries, too much focus has been trying to find answers, and then forget about it once the answers have been found.  Well yes that is important when it comes to certain challenges like finding  cures for diseases, – but each community should...

Lesson of weightlifting

When I was in high school, I bench pressed a lot and I was successful sometimes. But what I noticed is that when I was challenging myself by having a little too much weight and the bar was too close to my chest, it was nearly impossible to get that thrust and lift the...

3 simple Social Media solutions

Businesses can no longer ignore these 3 solutions Social Media offers Dear business owner: Ever wonder why companies are eventually giving  in to embracing social media? Customers not only want a good product and service, but like any relationship, they want to be...

Toastmasters offers an 87% Return?

Can CauseMasters Toastmasters give your business an 87% return? Dear business owner: A study done by Cone Communications reports that 87% consumers would make a purchase from a business that supports a worthy cause that they care about....

Attending Mass at Cathedral Rock

Mass at cathedral rock   Pilgrimage Of a nomadic soul. Always in discovery mode Not awake, yet awakening To unearth the eternal code.   He looks at the spires Of cathedral rock. In nature’s house of worship Connecting to the spark.   Spires harnessing energy From the...

Schools need Toastmasters

Programs like Toastmasters in schools are needed to save free speech (Part One).       I have been a Toastmasters member for a little over four years, but it was only recently that I realized how desperately we need this program in schools, offices, community...

Egos and Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is a buzz word everywhere, especially in the classroom. Yet what does it really mean? I believe self-esteem and ego are having an identity crisis. Watch any worthwhile team sports movie like Coach Carter and Remember the Titans and you see it play out the...
James Pesutich