Taking the Road Less Traveled

Thinking differently has been a core part of my life philosophy. Back in high school I took a class on Robert Frost poetry, and my favorite poem was his classic verse, “The Road Not Taken,” which is about not following the crowd. (Please click here to visit The Poetry Foundation to view the poem.) It’s …

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Overcoming Setbacks

Have you had a setback in your business or your professional life and wasn’t sure what to do? Did you recede into self pity, or did you embrace the situation as a new opportunity? Every defeat must be seen as a chance to do something new. If you don’t embrace the learning from a setback …

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Complacency Will Erode Your Future Success

Complacency in business will slowly erode away any success you have had, and it can eliminate any chance of future success. Every day you have to be moving forward to achieve your vision. Complacency breeds excuses and failure, and It can cause you to falsely believe that conditions will not change. As leaders, we should …

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Excellence is the Return When You Invest in Your Team

How is your team pushing you to excellence? Did you know that your team members can help you to improve your performance every day? The investments you make in your team will be returned to you as they embrace the vision and begin to enforce the culture you want. You will see them drive each …

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Overcoming Adversity to Grow Your Business

Do you let obstacles such as your friends, the political climate, discrimination or fears affect how you grow yourself or your business? What is stopping you from accomplishing your goals? My personal belief is that every day we need to be growing and developing into a better leader, a better team member, and a better …

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