When I started my first company, I had no idea what I was doing. I winged it every step of the way, every day. Finally, I got smart and started…
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Breaking Bad News
Have you ever had to deliver bad news to your employees? I have, and it’s not fun. Not at all. There’s a reason why many business executives run from this…
Start with the End in Mind
In February, I had the opportunity to talk to 7,000 conference attendees at Win the Storm, the nation’s largest roofing, restoration, and solar conference in Dallas, TX. Since I’d also…
My New Heart is Full
What a month this has been! My (new) heart is full of gratitude for the many blessings I’ve received in my life, especially in the past couple of weeks. For…
4 Steps to Develop Self-Discipline
Self-discipline is a key component of personal development skills that enhances emotional awareness mental strength. It is defined as one’s ability to find methods for conquering their flaws and to…
What Are You Afraid Of?
With Halloween fast approaching and ghouls and goblins popping up everywhere, it seems like a good time to talk about what scares you. If you’re an entrepreneur, there’s a good…
How Anyone Can Develop Positive Thinking
Practice As with any skill, positive thinking is something that takes time and effort to develop. Human beings are undeniably creatures of habit, so nothing feels natural until we’ve done…
Lessons Learned from a Local Leader
Some business leaders seem to have the Midas touch. Everything they touch turns to gold. Or diamonds. Is it luck? Or is it hard work and perseverance? Barnett C. Helzberg,…
Take A Break Now And Catapult Your Productivity
It takes a lot of determination, will power, and positive energy to complete any big project. Many people tend to only want to take a break after completing a project…
