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Extra Points: The Ripple Effect
This past Friday, Barb and I were guests of friends at their lakefront property. They have a dock perched just on the water and had placed some chairs there for the guests. I was sitting there when a speedboat towing a large inner tube with kids came rushing by. The...
Unleashed® Summit: Dr. Tom Lamar
Meet Dr. Tom Lamar from Anchor Chiropractic. He will be one of my wonderful speakers at the 2019 Unleashed® Summit on September 17th. Register HERE [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4U6YNFv36c] Check out this video where Dr. Tom discussed his topic of CEO...
Extra Points: Calamity Doesn’t Call
This past week, Southern California and Nevada were rocked by two earthquakes. If you were watching the news, you saw plenty of video footage of people at home, at work, and recreating when the last quake on Saturday night hit. Having been a part of several...
Unleashed® Summit Speaker: Brenda Wall
Brenda Wall is one of my outstanding speakers for the 2019 Unleashed Summit in Poulsbo, WA on September 17, 2019. To learn more and register, click here. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LaHsxddolU&w=560&h=315] © 2019 Toro Consulting, Inc. All Rights...
Extra Points: The Cost of Waiting
I enjoy cooking. While weekends seem to allow me more time to try new recipe ideas, the weekdays can also be a good relief from the work day. Barb and I try to share the duties, although I often need reminding (which won't shock many of you who know me well). When...
Extra Points: Leader-Shift
Last week, my Rotary Club kicked out our President and replaced him with a new one. It's our annual "Installation-Outstallation" ceremony. Rotary Clubs around the world are all doing the same thing as our official new year starts July 1st. It's a time to honor (and at...
Extra Points: Embracing the Moment
Father's Day is bittersweet for me... This was the ninth Father's Day without my dad. I miss him every day, but this day is especially memorable. That being said, I have no regrets about our relationship or the amount of time we spent together. I consider myself...
Extra Points: Abandon Ship
I was on the ferry over the weekend when from my car I heard the announcement by the captain that the crew would be performing an abandon ship drill. They were recruiting passengers to help; I now wish I had volunteered since it might have helped this missive! Next...
Extra Points: The Next 100 Days
Consider this your very special Public Service Announcement... The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous days of the year for motorists in the United States. Are you prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones? Your employees? How do...