19 Nov Paul Newman’s “Hole In The Wall Gang Camp” Vision Expands
Posted at 17:25h in Articles
Paul Newman had a vision of possibility with no idea how to make his Hole In The Wall Gang Camp a reality....
11 Nov New hope for Veteran’s Affairs with the vision of Robert McDonald
Posted at 18:32h in James Mapes Blog
It is not difficult to be impressed with the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert McDonald. He brings with him the same passion to help our veterans that made him a stellar Chairman of the Board, President and Chief...
05 Nov THE 7 BARRIERS TO SUCCESSFUL TEAMWORK by James Mapes
Posted at 17:50h in James Mapes Blog
Barriers to successful teams can be summed up in seven points. 1. Lack of Vision. A team must have a compelling purpose that appeals both emotionally and rationally to the members of the team. If the team lacks a vision, its members lack vision. 2. Lack of Commitment. Many...
16 Oct How do you know who you are? By James Mapes
Posted at 15:31h in James Mapes Blog
That’s a question that could bend your mind and tax your imagination. It’s certainly not new. The Greek aphorism “Know thyself”, was inscribed on the frontispiece of the ancient Temple of Apollo at Delphi and adapted by Socrates, the philosopher who said: “An...
31 Aug Employee Satisfaction or Bust
Posted at 21:39h in James Mapes Blog
Every once in a while, I see a segment on television that both delights and dismays me. It delights me because it ...
15 Aug ROBIN WILLIAMS AND ME
Posted at 15:57h in James Mapes Blog
The passing of Robin Williams has generated an overwhelming number of responses but the bottom line is that his death sparks a search for understanding within us all. We reach down within our deepest self to find an explanation....
30 Jul Communicate To Mute The Dark Side of The Imagination
Posted at 15:32h in Articles
Don't let the Dark Side of the Imagination have a negative effect on your communication. Here's how to elevate interactions with others....
21 Jul Create Mental Space for Creativity
Posted at 16:00h in James Mapes Blog
If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything; it is open to everything. In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind ...
14 Jul VISION, STAYING ON THE RIGHT TRACK & MY GRANDFATHER
Posted at 19:15h in James Mapes Blog
My grandfather drove a steam engine, and as a young boy all I ever dreamed about was to be like him, controlling the Iron Horse. I remember the blast of heat from the furnace against my face as I watched two muscular, sweating men shovel...
01 Jul My brother, Camping and Renewal
Posted at 18:01h in James Mapes Blog
Two weeks ago my brother Dave and I enjoyed our twenty-ninth year of camping. “Why camping? It sounds very uncomfortable” is the question and observation I get most often from people who do not know me well. ...