Jim Stalker Blog

The Incredible Balancing Act

Family, Business, Entertainment, and Fitness (with the occasional jackass) and how they fit into the Big Picture of Life.

A Star is Born

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Let’s get right to the point.  Star is Born is my favorite movie of the year.  I’m not sure that is going to change, either. Something extraordinary is going on in this movie. If you love movies, you really need to see this. Despite a familiar storyline, director/actor Bradley Cooper and singer/diva Lady Gaga pump […]

Good Stuff – I’m Into

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I thought I would share some of the good things I’ve tapped into lately. Like most of us, I try to be deliberate and thoughtful with how I spend my time (sometimes a bit too much so). My hope here is my obsession with all this might lead to you finding a similar value in […]

Put it on the Calendar? – Not so Fast!

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Running Out of Time One of the old saws that has proven right for me is the older I get, the sharper life comes into focus. One example of this how much more valuable I see time today than when I was young. Jack Bauer summarizes these reasons quite nicely when he says, “We are running out […]

2019 Executive Agenda – A Clear Need for L & D

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Pan-Industry Issues Managing to constant significant changes is the new normal for executives of large and mid-sized business enterprises. With the speed of these changes accelerating and showing no signs of slowing, executives need to be way out in front of broader trends that are driving business success and failure. With a lens polished by my […]

How to Get Control at Work and Succeed!

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What Can You Control at Work Anyway? Early in my career, I had a mentor tell me that if I really wanted to be successful, I should focus my work efforts “on the things I can control,” as opposed to the “things that are not within my control.” Sounds easy and smart, right? It did […]

12 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self

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We have all heard the expression, “older and wiser!” It is true that wisdom often does come with age. The problem, however, is that the understanding was not there when we needed it. When we young. So, a great question I like to ask is, “knowing what I know now, what would you tell your younger […]