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Dan Cathy (Chick-fil-A) on Sneaky Tricks for Learners and Leaders

Dan Cathy (Chick-fil-A) on Sneaky Tricks for Learners and Leaders

What can we learn from the leader of $4+ billion a year organization, with more than 1,800 locations in 39 US States, that has experienced 41 consecutive years of sales growth?  Well, as it turns out, a whole lot. I had the opportunity a couple of years ago to have lunch on the bucolic Chick-fil-A […]

How To Get Key Stakeholders to Support Your Goals & Dreams

How To Get Key Stakeholders to Support Your Goals & Dreams

Actively pursuing our goals, pushing the envelope, and driving towards expansion are TOUGH in any environment, and often takes an “all hands on deck” approach to do so effectively. I recently had the opportunity to speak on this topic to 800+ southern California CEOs and executives. Here are three considerations I discussed about growth, goals […]

Leaders are Readers

Leaders are Readers 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Pic John Maxwell

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Follow them and People Will Follow You, by John C. Maxwell The one thing you need to know about leadership is that there are 21 things you need to know about leadership! Leaders are Readers So says John C. Maxwell, one of America’s most prolific business thought leaders over […]

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. Why You Really Can’t Have It All

Mission Impossible. Why you really can't have it all.

OK, so it’s our nature as high achievers to want it all. As a consumer, we want stellar services and products, we want them cheap, and we want them NOW! As young leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, or rookie business owners, we really want to meet all those expectations. Is this really Mission: Impossible? Here’s the rub: […]

Why Veterans Miss War

Why Veterans Miss War

Is it the adrenaline-laced moments of the firefight, or is it the opposite of war that is missed? Could it be that what’s really missed is the feeling of brotherhood and connection? An attempt to answer Why Veterans Miss War Sebastian Junger has been covering wars as a journalist for more than twenty years, and […]

3 Keys For Growth and Achievement

3 Keys for Growth and Achievement

Growth and achievement, as well as expansion are TOUGH in any environment, and often takes an “all hands on deck” approach to grow effectively.  Here are some key considerations about growth: 1. Your Subconscious May Be Sabotaging Your Efforts Not that I’m a psychologist (nor do I play one on TV), but one of the primary […]

Tyler Perry: Video Riff on How to Be Successful

Tyler Perry (one of the most successful, influential, and wealthiest men in entertainment) is often asked, “How did you ‘make it’?” In this short and powerful video, Tyler shares his success secrets that are cut from most interviews and articles including: the grace of God, plant your seed and focus on one priority, and believe […]