Dec 10, 2015 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy, Leadership, Professional Development, Uncategorized
This is my monthly column for the Kitsap Sun… “Do or do not, there is no try.” By now you’re all familiar with the wisdom of that great Jedi Master, Yoda. With the new Star Wars movie out this month, I thought there might be no better way to...
Dec 9, 2015 | Business Continuity Strategies, Uncategorized, Upcoming Events
What’s it take to be an Entrepreneur? I get this question frequently from people. One of my favorite responses is, “You have to be comfortable with being a 2 strike hitter….” Here’s what I mean: In baseball, it’s common to get to 2...
Oct 28, 2015 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy, Marketing & Branding
I recall vividly listening to radio growing up in the 1970s. As a kid, I enjoyed listening to the local radio “jocks” playing music and waxing poetic in between Top 40 songs. Radio personalities like Casey Kasem made a name (and a brand) for themselves in...
Sep 22, 2015 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy, Marketing & Branding
I see that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is bowing out of his presidential bid after a pedestrian performance last week in the Republican debate. I think more will start following suit. But this is NOT a political blog or article. It’s a metaphor for...
Sep 15, 2015 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy
This is my September column for the Kitsap Business Journal / Kitsap Sun. I’ve been a monthly columnist since 2010. You can find many of my recently archived columns on my website. Do you remember being advised by someone at some point in your life that you...
Aug 27, 2015 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy, Dan's Books
Earlier this week, you may have read the tale of the great escape as told by the escapee, Captain Jack. The dude showed he’s still got game when it comes to getting unleashed – or in this case running with the leash still secured to him. He explained the...