“The Only Place Success Comes Before Work is in the Dictionary.” – Vince Lombardi I was recently asked to deliver the key note to a signature event hosted by Forward/Adelante Business Alliance in partnership with the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. I had to keep in mind the imposed theme of marketing to diversity while preparing…
“Overcome THE ENEMY within” https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10204573783649609 Does a reason exist where acts of violence make it a requirement to effect change in such a way which impacts a society’s way of life for the better in socioeconomic, political and ideological fashions? If the answer to such a question is yes, then we must be…
“A leader creates his or her own future and drives the future success of an organization.” The challenge has never been greater! In today’s business environment of accelerating change and increasing uncertainty, only leaders who know who they are and where they are going will succeed. Today’s leaders must do more than manage change.They…
“Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution.” – David J. Schwartz In a season where predictions and resolutions run rampant and ones’ dreams become possible once again, it’s important if…
Use LinkedIn as part your preparation process to attend your next networking event. A half hour of internet research could tell you exactly whom your contacts know that you WANT to know! How much easier could it be than to walk up to one of them and say, “I saw on LinkedIn that John Smith…
Those We Lead Become Us Ever since I can remember I had a deep desire to lead, well, actually I just wanted to be in charge of others, in control if you would. It took me a great number of years to learn that leadership is learned, and those who are in leadership positions have…
Fail-Safe Leadership BY Jorge Gutierrez Based on the book by: Linda L. Martin & Dr. David G. Mutchler Leadership is the hottest topic in business today. Fail-Safe Leadership advances a results-based definition of leadership. It demonstrates how it’s possible to grow leaders quickly, and how to align every individual’s work effort directly to the…
Be – Know – Do I am a former Army non-commissioned officer – a retired Command Sergeant Major; and as such the Army holds a special place in my everyday life. In my way of thinking the Army is second to none when it comes to leadership training. It was there I learned the meaning…
Thanks to Steve Reichert for sharing this inspirational video – a must view and study for leaders at all levels. Leadership continues to be the hottest topic in business today. Many of us use our leadership experience and business acumen to advance and grow our endeavors. We do everything we can to grow our business…