by Jim Reklis | Nov 20, 2017 | Inspirational
This is # 103 of my weekly blog/newsletter to finish its second year. And I have saved the best to finish this second year. My guest writer is my wife, Phyllis. As you read her words of encouragement and wisdom you will experience a refreshing drink of life as we...
by Jim Reklis | Aug 9, 2017 | Coaching, Inspirational, Leadership, Personal Development
Transitions happen! Even though the majority of us don’t like it, change is inevitable. In fact, transitions are part of the fabric of life and occur constantly. This may feed the “I like things the way they are” or “Stop the world and let me off” mantras many of us...
by Jim Reklis | Jul 17, 2017 | Inspirational, Leadership, Team Building, Uncategorized
If you live long enough you will realize that life is all about relationships. The strength of anything; your family, business, favorite charity, even your kid’s soccer league is directly connected to the relationships that support or harm it. Leaders who understand...
by Jim Reklis | Jun 27, 2017 | Coaching, Inspirational, Leadership, Personal Development
When using the subway system in London, you’ll hear a very British expression when the train pulls up: “Mind the gap.” I find this expression a pleasant way of warning passengers to be careful of the gap between the deck and the train. As a coach, part of my role is...
by Jim Reklis | Jun 12, 2017 | Inspirational, Personal Development
(Cafe Latte by David Chapman, 2017 Best Barista of Durham. Photo by Jim Reklis) My friend John and I have been taking a tour of local independently owned coffee shops. Our most recent journey took us to Bean Traders in South Durham. We watched our heavily tattooed...
by Jim Reklis | May 28, 2017 | Inspirational, Personal Development
There are clear signs that summer is arriving in North Carolina. The 90-degree weather is an obvious sign. Others include: tens of thousands of college graduates with families in every restaurant, vibrant green landscapes, and the Friday afternoon traffic delays due...