Pursuing Excellence Cheat Sheet

By Ricky Lyons in : Culture Thoughts // Jul 13 2010

I read a lot.  I recently finished a book by Tom Peters “The Little BIG Things, 163 Ways To Pursue Excellence”. (www.tompeters.com)

I particularly liked Little BIG Thing #160 titled ‘A Cheat Sheet for Tough Times (and Other Times, Too)’.  The …(continued)…

Naked Service

By Ricky Lyons in : Culture Thoughts // Jul 12 2010

This blog was written after I finished reading Patrick Lencioni’s book Getting Naked. (www.tablegroup.com)

Patrick Lencioni says that when we can demonstrate our vulnerability to people we live and work with, we build stronger relationships, affirm our trust in them, and …(continued)…

Never Quit

By Ricky Lyons in : Culture Thoughts // Jul 9 2010

Recently, I was sitting at  Starbucks with a long-time friend who asked me how we are doing.  He wanted to know how we are succeeding.

My answer to that – “we never, never, never quit”.

I attribute that largely to a quote …(continued)…

Sound of the Guns

By Ricky Lyons in : Culture Thoughts // Jul 8 2010

Think of all the different places one can learn.

Newt's Starbucks Cup Quote

But have you ever thought of Starbucks as a place of learning?  For me, the answer is Yes!  Especially if you ever read the back of a Starbucks …(continued)…