Mar 7, 2016 | Extra Points, Uncategorized
This Week’s Focus Point: Put Me in Coach Why is it that the most successful athletes and entertainers in the world have a coach? Common thinking might assume that people who have reached the pinnacle of their success can “figure it out” for the rest...
Feb 22, 2016 | Extra Points, Uncategorized
This Week’s Focus Point: What’s the Opportunity Today? Captain Jack wakes up every morning smelling opportunity. Dogs have a unique approach to life. Unlike humans, they use their olfactory senses to apprise the day in front of them. Many a human...
Feb 8, 2016 | Extra Points, Uncategorized
Dogs are often very focused on their own self-interests. That’s especially true of Captain Jack. A few years ago, he managed to escape and ran into the greenbelt behind the house. Knowing that I am ill-equipped to chase him through blackberry bushes, trees, and...
Feb 3, 2016 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy
I remember having a discussion a few years ago with my dentist. I asked him, “Do I really need to floss my teeth every day?” He answered, “Only if you want to keep your teeth for the rest of your life.” I hate flossing. I don’t know why, but I do. It only takes a few...
Jan 25, 2016 | Extra Points, Uncategorized
My professional mentor, Alan Weiss, provided a great quote in a recent newsletter he writes. He said, “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is voluntary.” Let that sink in for a second. Struggle and adversity are part of life; part of business. I counsel my...
