Monthly Archives: May 2013

“A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.” (John Barrymore) I have been asked the question on many occasions; “When should you stop pursuing a dream?” Is there an age cutoff, should a health issue stall or stop you, maybe just participate in someone else’s dream…? I alway

#4) Create a vision, then get out of the way *Create-to evolve from one's own thought or imagination as a work of art or an invention. *Vision-the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be: “We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that wi

#3) Managing Less is Managing Better *Managing-to handle, direct, govern, or control in action or use: *Less-to a smaller extent, amount, or degree: *Better-in a more appropriate or acceptable way or manner: -Quotes on Managing… “Management is nothing more than motivating other people.” -

#2) Face Reality *Face-to look toward or in the direction of: *Reality-a real thing or fact. (Learn to make tough decisions… cutting cost, spending on marketing and advertising, changing locations, adjusting products or services, whatever it takes to face reality and make the necessary improvem

#1) Harness the Power of Change *Harness-to bring under conditions for effective use; gain control over for a particular end: *Power-ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something. *Change-to become different: ***Stats from 2006…The U.S. Department of Labor estimated the

…how to grow and nurture relationships with your customers. (Be a resource to your clients; recommend software, conferences, networking events, or continuing education opportunities) Know Your Customers!!!! Know means to be intimate. (Focus groups, best practices, think tanks, etc.) Large compan

“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” (Paulo Coelho) I remember when I first began to play organized baseball at the age of 12. I was afraid in my first few practices and intimidated by pitchers; I was afraid to catch fly balls, ground balls or

What are the issues surrounding entrepreneurship and being a minority business owner? 1) You must differentiate yourself from the competition or you just look, sound and feel like everyone else. 2) “Where’s the beef?” If you remember the old Wendy’s commercial that asked this question it sla

"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office." (Robert Frost) Change the world this week. How? I don’t know, but do something Executive Level Thinker!

“You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one.” (John Lennon) It’s a personal mission of mine to encourage as many people as I can to chase the dream through my speaking engagements, blog, networking and personal contact. Un

Life is so precious yet short. Life is painful yet joyous. Life renews yet claims energy. Life is meant to be lived not observed. Go and live a great life my friends!

I read an article today on cnbc.com and “Warren Buffett has some advice for young people on how to be happy, and it has nothing to do with having billions of dollars.” Interesting enough, he would advise young people to find what “turns them on” and pursue it. Of course he added some old sch