Read MoreThe author and Rabbi Daniel Lapin calls money “Certificates of appreciation” I dig into the importance of this
Being an entrepreneur in and of itself is dangerous. We risk much for a great reward and freedom.
Read MoreRead MoreIf you are not careful, the way you perceive reality can be warped by your attitude for better or for worse, and there are traps both ways.
Read MoreIf you find yourself constantly stressed and having a bad attitude at work, even if it is your own business, perhaps the job is simply a bad fit for you.
Read MoreWhen you become a highly successful professional it is helpful to keep a professional attitude. The best way to do this is by being a giver.
Read MoreSometimes life hits us so that we struggle to get through. The upside to this is we may be growing stronger in ways we do understand at the time but only recognize later.
Read MoreSometimes we can get caught up on a small thing or our pet projects that we miss the big picture that can affect our business in drastic ways.
Entrepreneurs play a key role in the overall economy, building wealth, bringing innovation and creating jobs just to name a few. These are important and powerful things for society as a whole.
Read MoreRead More“Great marketing only makes a bad product fail faster.”
— David Ogilvy
This is a very important question that I have found forms a large part of peoples world view. This one even bleeds into many aspects of our life, how we run our business, how we choose our career, how we handle our finances and even how we make political choices.
Read MoreRead MoreDo you really need to dress to impress? Yes, and how you impress depends on the situation.
Read MoreStarting a price war, or even competing in one can be devastating to your business. I speak of ways to avoid this all too common trap!
Read MoreHaving an attitude of thankfulness year-round can be vital for not just your business but your life as well.
Welcome back to my “Secondary Powers” series. Today I will be addressing a very dirty word. I hope this episode does not get flagged….
Read MoreDiscipline
Read MoreWhen it comes time to train your people, I use what I call the Jesus Method. I do you watch, You do I watch, You do I am gone.
Read MoreThere are two polar opposite extremes when it comes to leaders. The Jerk and the Nice Guy. The Jerk is an obviously bad leader, but the Nice Guy who does not really lead can also become a problem. You need to be a Leader who is a nice guy as well.
Today’s core trait, or "Secondary Power", as it were, is to have a teachable spirit. In life and especially business its vital to continue to learn and grow every day.
Read MoreRead More“This is a very important lesson. You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose—with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.” - Admiral Jim Stockdale
In order to develop your determination, you need to make the choice, deep down to succeed, to not give up to not quit. It is a daily choice.
Read MoreRead MoreWhen you have employees, it is only a manner of time before they will need to be corrected. This is something that if done well can create trust, loyalty, and respect, done wrong could cause you to lose the trust, respect, and loyalty of your employees, but lose your employees altogether.