Foster parents raise children and product champions Foster the development of new products and services in an organization. Who and what are you Fostering today? Who is Fostering and mentoring you?

Sometimes we just sit back and rest, and other times we are Prolific and produce in mass quantities. It is great to be a Prolific writer or artist, but my favorite way to be Prolific is in the positive energy I create and share with others.

One of the keys to effective communications is being Receptive to the perspectives and ideas of others. Hear, listen, be Receptive, and learn!

Zilch is a recent addition to our vocabulary, attributed to a comic character Mr. Zilch circa 1966. It is a good example of how our language keeps evolving, and points to the wisdom that "words are labels on concepts". Let Zilch worry you today, as you count your blessings and look forward to the future! [...]

If you want to be seen as being in control and having authority over some domain, you must be prepared to offer Sanctions and to stop those who would disregard or violate your authority without permission and approval. To be in charge, you have to act like you are in charge.

We all get knocked for a loop from time to time, when things just don't turn out the way we want them too. Our resolve, resilience, flexibility, and Spunkiness are the difference between failure and success. As the Marines say: adapt, improvise, and overcome! Be Spunky!

I love systems and taking a Systematic approach. It is the best way to ensure quality (by eliminating missed steps) and improve efficiency (by analyzing the steps, and then improving them individually and collectively). Be Systematic in your approach! You will be money ahead!

Being full of life and energy, especially when coupled with a joyful, positive attitude, is one of the most wonderful aspects of life. Be Lively! Tell jokes, kick up your heels, dance, and sing today!

It feels great to be physically powerful and nimble. The good news is that Spryness is achievable by almost everyone! All you have to do is keep exercising, keep your weight down, and practice being Spry. You can do it!

There is nothing more important than understanding why you think, feel, and act the way you do... and how to change!