Peter Drucker, a vigilant sage for the business community until his death in 2005 at the age of 96, wrote extensively and contributed mightily to the underlying philosophies of the modern business organization. As each of us faces a new normal in an uncertain future, we need to embrace the…
In his statement preceding the portion I've included in today's quote was this additional line from Admiral Halsey, who by the way, was one of only 4 individuals in U.S. history to attain the rank of Fleet Admiral ( 5 stars): All problems, personal, national, or combat, become smaller if…
If you're getting bored with the same ol' thing, you can head to Google to see how many folks have tried to discern the difference between perseverance and tenacity. Some say that perseverance is the combination of persistence and tenacity. Others claim that perseverance is continuing in a course of action without…
It's hard to believe that Steve Jobs died more than 8 years ago. Although he died a multi-billionaire at age 56, I was recently reminded that his final essay, which found little value in his wealth, uncovered a deep understanding of life's most important lessons. Today, as we wrangle with…
There have been too many bad days for so many … probably a bad week … even a few bad weeks in a row! H ow do you handle it if you have to slog your way through a seemingly unending storm? How Do You Achieve Victory Against Insurmountable Odds?…
Are you having a bad day … maybe a bad week … even a few bad weeks in a row? C ould you handle it if you had to slog your way through a seemingly unending storm? How Do You Achieve Victory Against Insurmountable Odds? Yesterday, November 30, Winston Churchill…
The raging fires throughout Northern California now appear to be the worst fire disaster in California history. I t may seem like closing the barn door after the horse is gone, but now is a good time to consider what you can do to be better prepared for an unexpected…
Are You Hoarding or Sharing Information? M ore importantly, what does your team think you’re doing? ARE YOU SHARING OR HOARDING INFORMATION? When I began my business career in the 1970s, the word “transparency” was not in the business lexicon. You knew what you were told … and you were…
What are we going to be covering in this 5th podcast in our Action Planning Course? We've all been here, haven't we? We've got a great idea to expand our business, we dive in head first so certain that it will work ... only to find that we've squandered valuable…