The Power of Unplugging

In our business, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind. We move from one deal to the next, one meeting to another, constantly pushing ourselves to take care of clients, colleagues, and responsibilities. But in that constant motion, we often lose sight of something far more valuable, our health. Your health, both physical … Continue reading The Power of Unplugging

The Power of a Hard Day’s Work

We’ve all heard the phrase, “I don’t work harder, I work smarter.” And while there’s merit in efficiency and leveraging tools or delegation, I’ll be honest—I think we’re starting to misuse that mantra. Working smart has its place. It helps streamline tasks, manage time, and avoid burnout. But let’s be clear: there is no substitute for hard work. … Continue reading The Power of a Hard Day’s Work

Halftime Adjustments

Every year, right around the first week of July, I carve out some quiet time to run a personal “half-time” assessment. Just like a great coach makes adjustments during halftime to turn the tide of the game, I use this moment to recalibrate my goals, identify opportunities, and lay out a game plan for the … Continue reading Halftime Adjustments

There is No They – Only We

One of the most important mindset shifts a high-performing organization can make is replacing the word they with we. “They should fix this.”“They didn’t tell me.”“They need to be better.” Who exactly is they? At Intero, there is no they. There is only we. We are the culture.We are the standard.We are the solution. This mindset has been front and center … Continue reading There is No They – Only We

Winning the Morning

Over the years, I’ve learned that how you start your day often determines how you show up in every part of your life—personally and professionally. For me, the early morning hours aren’t just quiet… they’re sacred. The 5 AM Club One of the most impactful books I’ve read on this subject is, The 5 AM … Continue reading Winning the Morning

20 Things

Every year at this time, I break out a checklist of the 20 things that I would like to complete by the year’s end. I find it rewarding to use and it is a good day-to-day reminder of what little things to be focusing on that can ultimately add up to significant, positive results. I … Continue reading 20 Things