This week, I re-visited a quick read, favorite book. Ken Blanchard’s “The One Minute Apology.” It’s a great, simple book about the powerful ways to make things better. As a kid, I’m not certain I ever grasped the power of an apology. It always just seemed the automatic reaction when I made a mistake. My … Continue reading The Power of the Apology
For those of you who know me well, you know that I start each day sitting at my desk facing my monitor, and before I do anything I go through an affirmation of some sort to start my day. There is literally a deck of cards on my desk, each one of which represents a … Continue reading TGIF
I remember when I was in my early 20’s. I remember sitting around listening to my friends who had children. They would speak a whole different language. They would ramble on and on about their children as if they were the greatest things on earth. They would show photos of them as if I had … Continue reading The Last Time
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
It’s really not a complicated question, but yet so few people are able to answer it in a clear and concise fashion. Instead, most will answer with the easy or obvious… the “sunset” or my “kids.” It’s no secret that for me personally, my kids do inspire me. After all, for most of us who … Continue reading What inspires you?
The other day, I pulled into the gas station to fill my tank. As I glanced randomly towards and over the pump, I noticed what appeared to be the top of a California Highway Patrol motorcycle helmet. I peeked around the corner and there he was; one of California’s finest pumping gas into the tank … Continue reading Thank you…
Are you on time for most things in your life or do you move from day to day feeling like you are always running late? Time management is one of those skills that very few people can get their arms around… not because there just aren’t enough hours in the day, rather they just haven’t … Continue reading Running Late?
Last week, some of you know, my Daughter, Madeline and I flew to Nicaragua on a missionary trip. “It never ceases to amaze, and shame me, when I see how much those who live in poverty cling to their faith in God. It’s enough for them.” We made a “makeshift” church on a worksite one … Continue reading Perspective
Social media has become a phenomenon beyond words. Hundreds of millions of people all over the world have joined the party. In a millisecond, millions of people can know everything about everything and everyone. You knew it couldn’t be long before business got involved. Small business, big business, your business. I’m 54-years-young. I’ve seen a … Continue reading Social Media
I was watching the funeral procession of Mohammed Ali this morning. It was quite awe inspiring watching tens of thousands of people, who lined the street. They were cheering, crying, throwing flowers and kissing the car that carried the body of “The Greatest.” Clearly, he touched the lives of many. He leaves an amazing legacy … Continue reading Legacy
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