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A Leader’s Horsepower is really their “Heart Power”

A Leader's Horsepower is really their "Heart Power"

Audacious, Tenacious and Unshakable. Every leader, achiever and organization worth their weight understands the importance of expending energy to get world-class results.  Mechanics and engineers might call this “horse power.” Developing a fully engaged fan base of team members, clients, and family members takes a whole lot more than muscle, torque and brute force. The […]

What do Great Leaders Do?

Here’s a quick dose to boost your leadership inspiration today. Great leaders do many things well, but they MUST do this VERY well: inspire people to act. What Do Great Leaders Do? Transformational and inspirational leaders possess a fierce resolve and dogged determination to do what needs to be done to build remarkable organizations, and […]

Inspirational Video: Arnold Schwarzenegger: WHO Do YOU Want to Be?

Inspirational Video Arnold Schwarzenegger WHO Do YOU Want to Be yoogozi

Perhaps what makes this inspiring video so darn powerful is the knowledge that this sports, media, and political icon is flawed (like the rest of us). The truth is, “You can’t climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.” Like many boys my age, I grew up idolizing the exploits and successes […]

Can You Follow Your Bliss?

Follow Your Bliss yoogozi

OK, you know by now that I love to find tricks and tools that bring simplicity and clarity to the complex and confusing. Here, my friends, is one of the best I’ve found.  When this Venn Diagram was shared with me earlier this past year by one of our team members, it was like a […]

Dave Braun: My 3 Steps for How to Learn Anything

Dave Braun My 3 Steps for How to Learn Anything yoogozi

In our fast paced world those that can adapt are the ones that thrive; and to adapt means to learn. As leaders and entrepreneurs, learning is HUGE in keeping us on the cutting edge of our industry, life, and relationships. I’m lucky. My number one strength, from the Strengthsfinder 2.0 evaluation, is LEARNER. So, I’ve […]

The Truth of the Matter on Entrepreneurship and Leadership

The Truth of the Matter on Entrepreneurship and Leadership yoogozi

Success is 99% failure; the lone wolf myth makes for great movies; peruse your local magazine stand to beat the competition; and so much more! Here’s a fun, info-packed Google Hangout interview of me from a couple of years ago, conducted by Raymond Toenniessen, Managing Director of Development & External Relations at IVMF based at […]

3 Critical Insights on Your Plan B

3 Critical Insights on Your Plan B yoogozi

No plan, especially a Plan B, survives contact with the enemy! So, stop waiting for the perfect team member, flawless marketing plan, or ideal market conditions. I was recently asked, by a young woman, during a Q&A session if it’s “better to have an ‘A-Team’ with a ‘B-Plan’, or a ‘B-Team’ with an ‘A-Plan.’” At […]