Yer Out! ! ! The famous Babe Ruth was the home run king; he was also the strikeout king.   He finished his illustrious 22-season career from 1914 to 1935 with 714 home runs and 1, 330 strikeouts. The key to his success? He was comfortable enough ...

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Professional Development Adventures YER OUT! Yer Out!!! The famous Babe Ruth was the home run king; he was also the strikeout king.   He finished his illustrious 22-season career from 1914 to 1935 with 714 home runs and 1,330 strikeouts. The key to his success? He was comfortable enough with hearing “Yer Out!” that he kept coming back to bat again, and again, […]           Fix (my word for 2026) Preface: I asked AI to write and then fix this post for me. (No paid actors were used to fix this.) “In a Bit of a Fix: How One Word Repairs, Ruins, and Rules Our Lives” If you’re ever in a jam, a pickle, or a bind, you probably need a fix. But be careful—“fix” […]           Willing and Able, Cap’n Attitude trumps Ability. I’ve asked hundreds of leaders: Would you rather have a team member who is A.) very skilled and ABLE, but not WILLING to work well with others, or B.) someone who’s not yet as skilled and ABLE, but eager and WILLING to work with the team— and teachable. Choice B. always wins. […]           Argh, Me Hearties! The crew and I found each other by signing up and sailing together the last two days of July 2025 on the decks of the California Gold Nugget treasure hunting ship. Our ship was a conference room at a Fresno Airport hotel! The class, organized by SkillPath Seminars out of Kansas, is entitled “Management and […]           Argh, me Hearties! Ahoy and mighty Arghs, my hearty shipmate and friend! I’m so glad to see you’re still here—and I appreciate you waiting for my return. What an adventure it’s been! I’ve traveled across the country, both in person and virtually, leading two- and three-day training sessions on the East Coast. Here are some of the topics […]           More Recent Articles Get a Goldfish! Be the Goldfish! Work is third, not first Papa Hooker says, “It got to come out.” Those Damned Dandelions Many awesome Arghs, Last Saturday! Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy