There continues to be a great deal of focus on organizational culture and environment. Whether you are focusing on that issue for the first time or whether you are looking at changing or improving an existing culture, it may be wise to remember that, like the long journey which begins with one step, an organizational [Read More...]

Why Do Anything?
If you’re interested in not being exactly where you are today a year from now, you must DO something.  First item on your DO list – Read these quotes on the importance of taking ACTION!

“If you only do what you know you can do — you never do very much.” ~ Tom Krause [Read More...]

I’ve mentioned before, my definition of the purpose of business is to, “identify, acquire and maintain customers.”  That said, let’s be pro-active in our quest.  Somewhere in our Vision, Mission, Sales, Marketing, and Branding Statements, let’s “open our minds,” to these concepts:

#1.    PURPOSE If you’re into personal branding with the goal of making money, [Read More...]

Where do you Find True Leadership?
(I invite you to share your stories)

My Dad served in the U.S.M.C. in WWII as an aircraft mechanic.  Not much was said about his service while I was growing up but he did impart a love of flying into me and one day I found myself with my [Read More...]

“The very essence of leadership is that you have a vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.” – Former President of the University of Notre Dame
A powerful vision provides inspiration, challenge, and purpose. It gives meaning to your work and purpose to your business.  For most of us, your business gives you a place [Read More...]

My colleague Doug Brown of Paradigm Associates, LLC shared a wonderful story with us in his latest newsletter about a woman who runs a National IT Consulting Company and describes herself as a “serial entrepreneur” who has started six companies.  She’s been quoted and honored numerous times. When Doug asked Kim Levin to share how [Read More...]

Wow … what a summer!  I’ve been convinced by my local and national news broadcasters that I’ll lose my home and rental property to “foreclosure” that my ability to re-finance is non-existent because interest rates are going higher, that a barrel of Oil is going to cost $150 and my gasoline is going to cost [Read More...]

Here is a list I have put together of the Ten Secrets to Success that Work in Life or Business.
1.  Be Passionate.  What compels you to be in this business?  For me it’s to “Awaken Solutions”   within myself and others;  to carry on the dream of my wife Shari who died fighting breast cancer;  to [Read More...]

“Wear exactly what you’re wearing right now!”  “They’ll tell you to dress business-casual, but I’m telling you wear what you’ve got on!”  Mary-Rachel was speaking to me from a position of experience … she’s a casting Director for Deal or No Deal … as she walked me back to a small room where I’d find [Read More...]