Are you familiar with StrengthsFinder? About 10 years ago I read the book “Now Discover Your Strengths” by Marcus Buckingham and Donald Clifton of The Gallup Organization. Wow, what an …
Free Strength Based Coaching for Military Service Members
I am currently taking on a limited number of select clients (pro-bono)… that means FREE! There’s a catch, you must be a member of the US military within 6 months …
The SCORRE conference… for what ails the average communicator
In nine days my blog will celebrate its first birthday. This is my 51st post. I believe that my spelling and grammar have been pretty good, and I really like …
It’s just a Behavior, Change it if You Don’t Like it!
Behavior defined can be a physical thing one does such as a morning routine and it can be non-physical such as replaying negative thoughts all day long. A few behaviors …
Attitude check… yes please!
Attitude is the one thing all human beings have complete control of and yet many unknowingly choose a negative attitude. If we understood the power of our own attitude in …
Desire, Determination and Definite Major Purpose… How about you?
I am currently reading Napoleon Hill’s book Think and Grow Rich. It has been probably 20 years or so since I read it last. I can point back to a …
The 80/20 Rule
The Pareto Principle, better know as the 80/20 rule sounds like a mathematical formula and in some ways it is but don’t fret, this isn’t a lesson on statistics. The …
Endurance… it’s a Business Owner Thing
Endurance is the mental and physical stamina that is measured by your ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship. It is the ability to withstand a prolonged stressful effort …
Courage in Business… It Ain’t for Wimps
Courage is defined as the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear or difficulty. Courage is one of the 14 Marine Corps Leadership traits. Danger is …
Knowledge is Power, No the Application of Knowledge is Power
As a leader your knowledge will be constantly tested. The great thing is that you don’t have to know everything. The things that you do know that are marketable and …