One of the most consistent comments I hear people mention is that they are not qualified to give advice to others, especially if the recipient of that advice has achieved notable success. While there are professions which require licensing those offering advice (financial planning, insurance, medical, etc.), most areas of life require no such licensing or […]

Anyone who travels frequently winces when they discover that a non-frequent flier is ahead of them in the security line. Often times these passengers neglect the TSA rules for what can and can’t go through security. (Personally, I think many of these rules are like a sick game of “Simon Says”, except Simon happens to […]

Bob walks into the dentist’s office for his examination. He is greeted warmly by the office staff who quickly engages him in a conversation about his kids, interests, and what he likes to do when not…well… at the dentist. When he is ushered into the exam room, the hygienist happily turns the overhead television onto […]

If you are anything like me, you will conveniently find 236 other tasks that must be completed before you pick up the phone to call a new prospect. Calling people out of the blue is far from my favorite activity, yet it never ceases to amaze me how quickly the slightest increase in prospecting time on a […]

Motivational speaker, Dave “The Shef” Sheffield discusses the importance of timing while enjoying a great day on the water! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXUjsYCqJvg

Awesomeness- The overwhelming desire to perform above and beyond expectation (even when no one is looking) and creating a culture which draws the best employees and customers to your business Your business is awesome. You have a positive mantra written on the wall of the break room, your 21 irrefutable laws of customer satisfaction manual is readily available […]

One of my mentors and fellow speakers/authors, Brendon Burchard is at it again. He’s GIVING AWAY hardcover copies of his new book RIGHT NOW! His new book is called “The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives that Make You Feel Alive“. Claim Yours NOW Before They’re All Gone!  Give yourself the gift of personal growth…for FREE! (Just pay postage). […]

The Austin Powers movie series is a timeless classic. Mike Myers possesses an awesome level of genius and talent that is seen only once in a generation. One of the characters in the series is named Mini Me. He is a mini version of Austin’s nemesis, Dr. Evil. Whenever Austin tries to do something, Mini […]

Every human resource person and entrepreneur has asked themselves, “Why did I hire this person?” Some people are simply great interviewers, but when they are actually put to work, they don’t really perform. This got me thinking about Stevie Wonder working as a chauffeur.  Is Stevie Wonder a very talented man? Absolutely. Is he a […]

The world threw us for a loop fifteen days ago when our daughter, Molly, suffered a fall at home and sustained a traumatic brain injury. Thanks to the awesome medical staff, countless of people praying, and an army of friends reaching out to help, Molly is well on the road to recovery. We can discuss […]