The Extra Mile

In many companies, it used to be more common than it is today… people who routinely “went the extra mile”… in other words, they put in more than was expected of them, time after time after time. While many people dash out the door when quitting time arrives, the extra-milers work until the job is … Continue reading The Extra Mile

Conditioning

As I’m sure you have heard from someone before… if not from me, “You have to first condition your mind to believe, before anything can become reality.” To make your next dollar, you have to be thinking about how you are going to get it… To become a top performer in any field, you must … Continue reading Conditioning

Faults

Yesterday evening I found myself staring out to the East from the Silicon Valley Capital Club in downtown San Jose. We live in such an incredibly gorgeous part of the world. As I was studying my view to the East, I remembered that the beautiful Mt. Hamilton hillside is home to one of the biggest … Continue reading Faults

Belief in One’s Self

Too often, we tend to look outside ourselves to justify the situations we are faced with, and the truth is, sometimes there are circumstances outside our control that will turn our world upside down. We are not victims… we are simply experiencing life’s challenges. Unfortunately, too often we do not own what our contributions are … Continue reading Belief in One’s Self

Determination

Some of you may know I have a passion for cooking. I really enjoy the way it calms me as I indulge my creativity in the kitchen. For those of you who are no stranger to the room with the refrigerator, you are most likely familiar with the art of “reduction.” This happens when you … Continue reading Determination

Choices

Can you believe it? We are halfway through the 3rd quarter of the year already. (Only 134 days until Christmas) It seems like yesterday we were all making our New Year’s resolutions. Yet here we are… in Q3. So… how is 2022 treating you so far? Are you ahead of plan or behind? Have you … Continue reading Choices

Value Proposition

What is your value proposition? A great value proposition may highlight what makes you different from competitors, but it should always focus on how customers define your value. If you haven’t spent any time thinking about what your value proposition is… you should. Ask yourself these 2 simple questions in helping you zero in on … Continue reading Value Proposition

The “Shift”

In my blog post a little over a year ago, I said; “Things can change from good to bad as fast as they can change from bad to good. It’s just the peaks and valleys of life and the cyclical realities of markets and economies.” If you have paid any attention to anything over the … Continue reading The “Shift”

Gratitude

Gratitude is the root of happiness. It tends to focus you on what you have and replace a sense of what you might be lacking. According to some philosophers, you can’t feel both grateful and unhappy, so when your mind focuses on all you are thankful for, you’re more likely to feel joy. In addition, … Continue reading Gratitude

The True Differentiator

Over the many years of my career, one thing that continues to resonate within my business and for that matter, all businesses, is how we strive to differentiate ourselves in order to achieve long-term success. Individuals and companies are always looking for ways to set themselves apart from their competitors. Industries evolve, markets change, and … Continue reading The True Differentiator