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I just reread a book that has become one of my favorites. It is called “The Go-Giver” by Bob Burg and John David Mann. I first read it in 2009 when it was given to me as a gift for … Continued

“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” – Sam Levenson What does the most effective workweek look like? I have always been a believer that hard work and effectiveness will equal success in business. During times of … Continued

Interesting and very thoughtful message for all to read.  This is special… A successful businessman was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his … Continued

Top-tier executives accustomed to handing out credit can encounter a surprising challenge – how to accept praise. That question of personality fit was one of the main themes of an address on conscious business management given to a roomful of … Continued

Phrase: What does “A fish always rots from the head down” mean? Definition: When something fails, it is the leadership that is the root cause. If the top of the organization is not functioning properly, then the bad practices filter … Continued

How did the underdogs get their bite in knocking off a stunning array of top-seeded teams in the NCAA college basketball championships? And what can aspiring business leaders learn from victories achieved against teams with far greater star power? Jerry … Continued

“Growing old is no more than a bad habit which a busy person has no time to form.” Andre Maurois Each year as our birthday approaches, we are reminded that some decade markers are getting closer. They seem to create … Continued

When it came down to interviewing the finalists for a key management position at a San Diego company, Sage CEO Jerry Rollins and adviser in the hiring process discovered surprising similarities in why great candidates wanted to leave their current … Continued

“Don’t let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn’t go with it.” Colin Powell This past week, I spent several days with some of the best leaders in … Continued

“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Nelson Mandela I … Continued