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#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 average U.S. worker will have 10-14 jobs by the time he or […]

…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 companies and Government entities host and sponsor these events to understand the people they serve. […]

“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 slaps of one thing, bring fullness/wholeness/completeness or stay out […]

“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. Unfortunately […]

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 school […]

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” (Colin Powell) Every time I think about my dream I’m reminded of hard work. In my world the two go hand in hand. As a twelve year old I cut yards for $3.00 and sold crawfish for extra cash. That work […]

“I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence, I can reach for; perfection is God’s business.” (Michael J. Fox) A spirit of excellence is what separate’s greatness from mediocrity. As Mr. Fox eloquently describes perfection as “God’s business” we should pursue excellence not perfection. Excellence means the state or quality of excelling or […]

“There’s no reason to be the richest man in the cemetery. You can’t do any business from there.” (Colonel Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken) Pursue every idea with vigor. Let no one discourage you. Make no excuses. Build something worthwhile. And in the words of Dr. Myles Munroe, “Live Full and Die Empty.”

“No duty the Executive had to perform was so trying as to put the right man in the right place.” (Thomas Jefferson) I challenge you to complete a simple or difficult task this week. If you are looking to hire someone in your business, find a new home, choose a school for your children or […]