Today is a grand day for giving thanks. I wish all my family, friends, colleagues, clients, prospects, web-readers and blog-readers both inside and outside the United States many reasons to give thanks. We all have things to be thankful for. The … Continue reading
Oh no!? Or Oh yes!
According to AIN Alerts on October 21, “Transportation fatalities in the U.S. decreased by 4 percent last year, according to preliminary figures released Thursday by the NTSB. Aviation deaths dropped substantially, from 784 to 545 year-over-year. Nearly 90 percent, or … Continue reading
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Quick Communique
This week’s “Points to Ponder” brought in many comments. I’ve included several here: That is a nice thought to share! Thank you for all that you do and all that you are! YOU are amazing! …and to you, too: Thanks! … Continue reading
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How long is 'forever'?
I had ‘frozen shoulder’ and am reminded of it when I travel. I won’t check my suitcases, and can usually put it in the overhead bin by myself. There are times, however, that I cannot raise my arm and have the strength to push … Continue reading
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New Year's Resolutions
So here we are, about six weeks short of 2010. How have you done with your 2009 Resolutions, or the goals you have set for yourself this year? Or do you not set them because you lose interest in them? … Continue reading
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Me Thinks Thou Doth Protests Too Much ….
Many of the seminars I give deal with communication styles, emotional intelligence skills, leadership, listening and building teams. In a recent seminar, the discussion was centered around whether you have a need to be in control or are you happy being more flexible. One gentleman was … Continue reading
Aviation Management & Marketing II
Mountain State University, Altamonte Springs Florida Campus. This three-day three-credit course is offered as part of MSU’s Aviation undergraduate degree. We will be touring Cessna’s Service Center and FlightSafety in Orlando.
Chain of Events: 1977 Tenerife Accident
I’ve been doing research on the aviation accident that happened in Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain in 1977. This is an absolutely fascinating study in looking at how each element contributed to the fiery crash. A chain of events … Continue reading
