Do you know what the average person spent on Black Friday weekend? The National Retail Federation estimates 247 million shoppers visited online and bricks-and-mortar stores during the long weekend, spending an average of $423 each for a total of $59.1 billion! How long do you think those purchases will last? Toys--last maybe 30 days; clothes--one season; electronic... Continue Reading →
What kind of people are you looking for on your team? Bossidy and Charan (2002) in Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done suggest five traits to look for in leaders. I have to ask myself also, "How am I doing in each of these five areas?" "Am I the kind of person someone would... Continue Reading →
VALOR. Websters online dictionary defines it as, "strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage...". I like what Ambrose Redmoon said. "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear." We all need... Continue Reading →
Have you recently thought about what you are aiming for as a leader? I don't know about you, but I constantly need reminders to keep my vision fresh and my motivation alive. Recently, in my packing to move and simplify life, I came across one of my old Personal Development Plans from 1999. On the... Continue Reading →
Woody Allen quipped, “80% of success is just showing up.” Unfortunately, many leaders are showing up exhausted and tired of being extremely busy, without a clear sense of values and mission to hold it all together. There is always more to do than there is time to do it-with the kids, in business, in ministry... Continue Reading →
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