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 ...

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Professional Development Adventures 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 […]           Get a Goldfish! Be the Goldfish!           Work is third, not first “What matters most is faith through love–working.” (Famous entrepreneur, c. 60 AD) The order—Faith, Love, Work— is essential. (Work is third, not first.) 1. Faith is first. Powerful leaders are believers. They believe with positive vision. Their faith moves forward—over, around, and through obstacles. “Big picture” leaders use super-vision: They supervise. They over-see. Insightful business […]           More Recent Articles Papa Hooker says, “It got to come out.” Those Damned Dandelions Many awesome Arghs, Last Saturday! Creating Caring Conversations Getting Things Undone Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy