“Inspiration turns into impact because you have the courage to start something and the persistence to follow through.” – Tom and David Kelley Inspiration is a funny thing.  We can be sitting on our couch watching television and be inspired. We can be sitting in a pew at church and be inspired. We can read […]

“Leadership is not about a title or a designation.  It’s about impact, influence, and inspiration.  Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire teammates.”  Many words have been used to describe leadership and leaders.  Manu Ginobili had a long career as a basketball […]

Editor’s note September 9, 2019 “Adversity is a test of your toughness, not your talent.” Tim Kight Are you tough?  I’d like to think I’m tough enough.  But, could be tougher.  There’s no chance of passing through this life without facing adversity. I’ve heard it said that toughness is a skill.  Skills are developed and […]

Let me give you a behind the screen view of how these notes (HQnotes) come about. I read regularly.  My mom, an English teacher, cultivated a joy of reading when I was young.  I was a poor classroom student as a kid; more interested in sports and recess than classroom.  But I loved reading.  It helped […]