By Alex Bridges 2:10 pm Sunday, August 16, 2015 A veterans advocacy group has refocused its efforts from housing to mental health care and education for former service members. Almost a year has passed since the Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing re-branded itself as the Veterans Community Resources. The nonprofit organization also backed off on…
No-one is more professional than I. This is the first sentence of the Non Commissioned Officer Creed. This creed has been revised over time, yet it’s theme is clear, Leadership, Responsibility and Professionalism. I’ve had cause to reflect on this creed as I engage in my day to day practice and service to my…
Have you heard? Cold calling is dead. So then, if this is true, why are there are so many emerging companies offering to do just that for you; and charging a pretty fee to do just that, lead generation through the process of cold calling. Frankly, I’m not the best at it nor do I…
Nothing is more polarizing to a people than the topic of war and the act there off; particularly after the fact, when the fear has subsided. Nothing is more unifying to a people than the fervor of a just cause, particularly when the benefits are tangible, less so than the perceived personal losses. On this…
Have you ever met anyone that didn’t want to meet powerful executives; particularly startup companies and entrepreneurs in the service or production industries? Well, I’m sure the response could go either way; for the purpose of this analysis, however, let’s assume the intended response goes to the segment of folks that wish to…
Have you ever met anyone that didn’t want to meet powerful executives; particularly startup companies and entrepreneurs in the service or production industries? Well, I’m sure the response could go either way; for the purpose of this analysis, however, let’s assume the intended response goes to the segment of folks that wish to make a…
“Leadership is a potent combination of Strategy and Character. But if you must be without one, be without the Strategy.”– Gen Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr Successful leaders have a long list of attributes that contribute to and foster their accomplishments. However, today’s objective is to focus on four foundational attributes that apply to both personal…
”The difficulty of tactical maneuvering consists in turning the devious into the direct, and misfortune into gain.” – Sun Tzu Every time I think or pecans, or even hear the work I can’t help but to envision my favorite holiday season and can almost taste the sweetness of a pecan pie. The PCAN Model when…
Speaking in public can be a daunting experience and a challenge, it is , however, a skill you can develop. Many people share something in common – FEAR. This fear can be paralyzing; having a strategy, however, can dissipate the fear. Here are a few tips to help develop your public speaking skills, but remember…