Author: Jim Sullivan

Two quick thoughts from a couple of conversations I've had: A client asked me if my definition of Happiness a couple of weeks ago here in this blog spot was a bit off. Recall, my formula for Happiness is "Do what you are in the service of others." My client asked if "Do what you … Continue reading A “Two-fer”

In the current economic environment, advice about anything but survival seems superfluous. So, let's talk about survival. Survival of the fittest. Charles Darwin was, if nothing else, a keen observer. He traveled the world for many years, when doing so risked life and limb, to uncover the patterns of life across generations of species. What … Continue reading Built to Evolve…

Is it safe to continue my blog about happiness with all this turmoil in the markets? Will it chafe to read my scratchings here about OPUS when at the same time my other Builders are blogging about "first cuts" and "deep cuts" and related matters? At the risk of appearing "impractical" (heard that one before) … Continue reading Happiness, Part 3?

(Posted by Jim Sullivan) I'd like to expand on my thoughts about happiness from last week. Readers may recall that I boldly offered a path to enduring happiness through a rather simple formula: "Do what you are in the service of others." Let's take a closer look the first part of that formula. "DO WHAT … Continue reading Happiness, Part 2

Posted by Jim Sullivan Did you know that one of the most surprising best sellers of all time was a little book, published in 1963 and written by an author nicknamed "Sparky", better known as Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts? The book's title was "Happiness is a Warm Puppy." It sold something like … Continue reading Happiness is…

I know a young woman who recently flew back to the States on a "well-known" airline, after an extended trip to Europe. She is entering her senior year at Purdue University, where she is majoring in Hospitality and Travel Management. Just prior to returning to school for the fall, she told me of her disappointment … Continue reading “I’d be embarrassed to work for your company.” Submitted by Jim Sullivan

Happy TRUE Independence Day! That's right, today is the day. Two hundred and thirty-two years ago on July 2, 1776, in a sweltering meeting room in Philadelphia's town hall, the First Continental Congress took a huge risk and ratified (voted on and passed) the Declaration of Independence. It took a couple of days for Thomas … Continue reading “Worthies” (Posted by Jim Sullivan)

Making my debut as a Built to Lead blogger, I have one insight to share from a client building session this week. Johnny, Doug and I (the "newbie" Built to Lead Builders) were working with a very cool client team. They are in business to help other businesses sell more. They are a professional services … Continue reading LOVE Co. (Posted by Jim Sullivan)