Put Your Plan In A Can

Put Your Plan In A Can

A well-learned presentation is the mark of a true professional. After a professional golfer hits a poor shot and ends up with a bad lie, perhaps in the weeds near a lake, what does he think about as he takes that next swing? His hands? Keeping his head down? His...
Overcoming FEAR

Overcoming FEAR

False Evidence Appearing Real Motivation springs from one of two emotions: fear or desire. Fear and desire are equally strong motivators, but their effects are light years apart. Fear is the negative inhibitor which causes you to tighten up and panic. It forces you to...
Back To School Lessons For Business

Back To School Lessons For Business

If there’s one thing to keep in mind regarding an education, it’s that it doesn’t end in the classroom. Especially as an entrepreneur, you are constantly experimenting and learning. As the new school year kicks off, here are a few classroom rules that can apply to you...
Breaking Free From The Past

Breaking Free From The Past

You are what you choose today, not what you’ve chosen before. “I’m nervous.” “I’m shy.” “I’m not musical at all.” “I’m clumsy.” “I’m terrible with names.” When people describe themselves, they often use labels like these. Some labels are positive, such as “I’m...
Can’t fix it? Feature it!

Can’t fix it? Feature it!

When faced with pending tragedy or sudden difficulties that could demoralize the team, effective leaders can decide instead to CELEBRATE! That’s right! If you can’t “fix it” you can create events to foster joy, gratitude, humor or hope! You can celebrate what you...
Two-Legged Thinking

Two-Legged Thinking

One-legged athlete proves human potential is unlimited. The things a human being can do are amazing. Most people act like they are only capable of ordinary things. But not Carl Joseph. Carl knows the truth. He’s done plenty of amazing things, all with just one leg....