Month: November 2008

Some Things Never Change…Part III.

So... Joe was going to be the next superstar; a real player. Or maybe her name was Mary. Incredible resume, impeccably dressed... and personable. Oh my... was she personable; what…
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Some Things Never Change…Part II.

Earlier, I wrote how twenty-four words scrawled on small piece of paper in 1986 changed the direction of my professional life. Three little sentences that you can read here. Such…
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Some Things Never Change…

As a young man in 1986, I scrawled twenty-four words onto a folded piece of paper. Three short sentences... 'principles' if you will... that would greatly influence how I would…
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What’s Your Story?

So, how often would you advertise if it cost you next to nothing? Or would you prefer PR releases for the same price? Okay, you got it... Imagine this... The…
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Thank You… Thank You Very Much.

The best coaches... and the best leaders... are known most for the talent they develop in others... for the leadership they give away. Great leaders focus on their individual team…
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It’s Just A Fad…?

A New York Times article dated March 1, 1901 shocks us with the news that "Farmers in the country adjacent to Chicago are taking up the automobile fad"! Just what…
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Can You Get There From Here?

A recent business trip reminded me just how different air travel was a few short years ago. Show up 1/2 hour early... bring the kitchen sink...far fewer rules. So it…
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Getting To Know…You

Okay, so the car is packed... phone's charged... GPS is programmed. Just one quick check of the house, and yup... you're ready to go. Oh yeah, just one last thing...…
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Small Improvements, Incredible Results

I like football... growing up in Green Bay kinda does that to you. But I don't like it the way some people like it. By that, I mean that I…
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Grandma Said…

So... Grandma loved you very much. In fact, to prove it she bought some stock in a Blue Chip and stuck it away where it could grow and grow and…
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