Aug 7, 2017 | Extra Points
I’m on the national faculty for The National Alliance, which is a professional development and continuing education program for the insurance industry. This past week, I was sent to teach two different classes held in Eugene, OR. Often in smaller cities where...
Jul 17, 2017 | Extra Points
Last week I talked about the fact that I hate drinking water. We looked at the concept of hydrating a body being critical to better decision-making, energy, and creativity in business. I opined that we need proper levels of hydration to properly function and be...
Jun 26, 2017 | Extra Points, Uncategorized
Researchers and psychologists suggest that humans are born with two innate fears, and they may not be what you think they are. The first is the fear of falling. The second is the fear of loud noises. Both are instinctive fears, meant to alert us to danger. All other...
Jun 12, 2017 | Extra Points, Uncategorized
News came out over the weekend that Uber board of directors would be discussing a leave of absence for its embattled CEO, Travis Kalanick. This comes on the heels of months of terrible press related to claims of sexual harassment allegations, berating drivers on...
Jun 5, 2017 | Extra Points, Uncategorized
This Week’s Focus Point: Picking Up Tomatoes Last week, my wife and I were walking into the grocery store when a guy about our age walking out of the store had his small plastic box of tomatoes plummet from his cart and spill out on the ground. My immediate...