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I listened to an old Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast and came across a brilliant session on six questions every CEO must ask.  Here is my summary. Q1 – WHICH GAUGES SHOULD WE BE WATCHING? Finding the right metrics to guide … Continued

Stone Brewing Co. has grown into the nation’s 10th-largest craft brewer by tapping into its customers’ thirst for freedom, one of six key emotional measures of values-driven marketing, Zenzi Communications CEO Sarah Hardwick told a group of San Diego business … Continued

“Whatever you want in life, other people are going to want it too. Believe in yourself enough to accept the idea that you have an equal right to it.” Diane Sawyer I associate with amazing people who are accomplishing great … Continued

Brian Yui,  co-founder of Sage Executive Group and a serial entrepreneur himself in the travel and real estate fields, explains why chief executive officers and San Diego entrepreneurs in leadership positions can benefit from frank discussions with their peers about … Continued

We all sell something in business. When I see the amounts of money spent on marketing every year, and then look at what happens with leads once a company receives them, it makes me believe that the waste in business … Continued

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  Maya Angelou, author and poet (1928-2014) This week we had the privilege of hearing Dr. … Continued

“What can I do for you?” Tony Gwynn Several years ago I got a call from the Tony and Alicia Gwynn Foundation, and we agreed to provide some much needed equipment. I went along with our technical people to the … Continued

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” Marcus Garvey I was invited to participate in a meeting last week to discuss the following question: “How do I maintain and … Continued

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” Maya Angelou This has been my favorite saying when it comes to refining and improving business cultures.  I am constantly in debate with amazing leaders who live the … Continued

The Urban Corps of San Diego has named Jerry Rollins, CEO and Chairman of Sage Executive Group, to the Honorary Committee for its 25th anniversary celebration.  Sage, a peer advisory organization for CEOs and other top business executives, has a … Continued