I was leading a half a dozen entrepreneurs in a lively group discussion.  The topic was the way in which leaders distinguish themselves in [...]

Show them.  Don’t tell them.  Stories speak louder than statements.  We love to watch truths revealed in story.  Stories engage us and endure in [...]

One of life’s great paradoxes:  the most obvious things are often the hardest to do.  In this paradox I include things like following a balanced diet, regular exercise, and being [...]

Entrances and exits are the most memorable moments.  What happens in the middle is a blur of dedication, effort, confusion, and re-dedication.  Parenthood taught [...]

I came across a big idea in Max Depree’s Leadership Is An Art, last week.  Depree states, “You see, every great pitcher needs a [...]

I find the last ten percent of any effort to be extremely difficult.  It could just be me, but I do not think it [...]

Quick word association: friction.  What’s your one-word response?   I imagine responses ranging from expressions of stress and impatience to gratitude and relief, with few neutral responses.  Depending on your response, you may [...]

Abundance is one of those new age terms that can be overused to express positivity and gratitude.  Personally, I like the world view that [...]

Just about everyone I know is charting a new course today.  Very little business as usual.  Some envision complete overhauls.  Others are tweaking messaging [...]

If you are interested in generating higher sales than you ever have before, I have a great take for you. The four-segment Self-Made: Inspired by the [...]