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Training, Training and More Training . . . in Business

The greatest athletes know it, the most powerful military units live it, and business owners must work it. Training is key to your consistent success, if you want to win again and again. Does luck (or chance if you don’t believe in luck) play a role?... Read More

Business Matters: A Happy New Year Starts with You

Will it be a happy new year for you and your business? Well ready or not, here we go! Have you looked back at 2019 and wondered, “Where did it all go?” Have you reviewed the results and seen how close you came or hopefully, in some cases, how many... Read More

Shopping Local Helps Neighbors and Economy

The next time you have a need to buy something, instead of going right to your computer or phone, think about shopping local. I recently read a post showing a sign in front of a retail store that read “When you buy from a small business, you are not... Read More

Christmas Thoughts – We All Have Them

One of my goals in writing is to get readers to think more deeply about concepts and topics that could have a positive impact on their business and personal lives. I have found that deeper thought can bring us to a better understanding and often revelations... Read More

Why Entrepreneurs’ Right to Vote Should be Exercised

As an entrepreneur, have you ever wondered if it matters if you vote? Our founding fathers saw voting as a privilege for the well-informed people. Many people were excluded from voting in the early years of our nation because of their status and perceived... Read More

Have Another Meeting?

How many meetings are enough? At times, even the word “meeting” can garner a negative reaction for some. When you tell a subordinate, “We need to have a meeting,” you often get a look like they were just sent to the principal’s office. Are business... Read More

Business Matters: Rising Stars Attract Attention

As we move through the phases of our life, we refine our picture of success. We learn that it is more about the journey than a location where we one day arrive. Accolades may come (and go), but true accomplishment is in living with joy the life you have... Read More

Business Matters: Wasted Talent

I have often been asked what the most disheartening thing is about being a business owner or organization leader, and my response has usually included Wasted Talent. I have worked with so many promising people with great capabilities and potential. But... Read More

Business Matters: ‘An Intentional Life’

How many people go through life with a plan?  Most seem to wander around allowing the ebbs and flows of the days to take them wherever. Although there are times to get on the Lazy River and go along for the ride, in Business this is not a strategy that... Read More

Business Matters: Success Calls for Hard Work

If there are secrets to success (and millions seem to think so when you consider all the books written on the subject) there is one I have certainly experienced. Here it is; Sorry to tell you, but there is no substitute for hard work. But of course anyone... Read More