Thursday's Thought - Bounty
Thursday's Thought: Bounty. Today as we celebrate Thanksgiving Day and pause to recount and reflect on the many blessings and the bounty we have received, we all are thankful.For more information a

Don't Say It If You Don't Mean It
Ever talk with a clerk in a retail store or a customer service person on the phone about an item that you want, something you want to return, or an adjustment you would like made? Ever feel like they were not interested in helping and only pretending to listen to you? Happens a lot - unfortunately.It is infuriating to hear them say the words "I understand" when clearly they don't. If they did, they wouldn't still be following the script and would suggest a solution.We can learn from this. We should never attempt to empathize with someone if we can't be sincere about it. If we aren't really interested in what they are saying, we shouldn't act like we are.

Gratitude
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, there is so much that we have to be grateful for. In fact, an attitude of thanksgiving and appreciation should be part of our everyday lives. We are truly blessed to be living in this great country and to have the freedoms that we do.In my podcast message today, "GRATITUDE," I honor our freedoms that allow us to run a business and pursue all that entrepreneurship has to offer. We also are blessed by the sacrifices and contributions of our military that has fought to protect our liberties.

Thanksgiving
We celebrate Thanksgiving this Thursday, but this entire week seems to have taken on that festive spirit. I'm sensing a kinder attitude. It's quite pleasant.Actually, being appreciative and thankful for the many blessings that we have and the freedoms and liberties we enjoy is much more than a one-day occurrence each year. It needs to be a daily event - even more than once a day. It should be an attitude.We have a blessed people. We have so much to be thankful for.For more information about my consulting, teaching, and coaching services visit my website at stevehoffacker.com

Jimmie Johnson Makes History
You don't have to be a NASCAR fan to appreciate the tremendous accomplishment of Jimmie Johnson and the Lowe's Chevrolet team. Any sports fan will recognize this achievement.Today they did what no other driver in the 61-year history of NASCAR had ever done before. They completed their 4th consecutive championship. Think about the significance of that.When every team devotes hours of manpower and research - and money - into developing the best racing team and vehicles that they can, one team has dominated the sport for 4 consecutive years.The Chicago Bulls won 3 championships in a row. In other sports winning back-to-back is a major feat. Now consider a 4-peat.