As we celebrate the life of Dr. King today, I thought I might share several strategies he used to connect his cause to people. He was an incredible orator and visionary. His commitment to nonviolence was amazing given the odds he faced. It’s no wonder Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is the standard that…
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8 Minutes and 3 Ways to Grow Your Microbiz in 2017!
It’s Microbiz matters day on Friday in the UK. Tony Robinson OBE asked entrepreneurs to invest eight minutes to help a microbiz owners grow their business in 2017. I have been a microbiz leader for almost 40% of my career. It has provided fascinating experiences for both me and my…
Continue Reading....The hunt for cyber security: Twelve Predictions for 2017
What’s the hottest topic in technology for 2017? It’s not analytics or big data. It’s not even mobile or IoT. When I’ve talked to clients and potential clients over the past quarter of the 2016, all of them want to talk about cyber security. Every one of them.
Continue Reading....What sales trend will increase your results in 2017?
2017 is going to be a challenging year for many sales leaders. Over the past two months, I have spoken to over 30 technology CEOs and CFOs. Almost everyone has told me they expect significant sales growth in their organizations in the coming year. Which key sales trend is going…
Continue Reading....How to Make Your Message More Memorable in 2017!
Are you ready for a fantastic 2017? What do you hope to achieve in the coming year with your message? I got a great book for Christmas by Chip and Dan Heath called Made to Stick. It’s a great book. And I’d recommend it to anyone who writes for an…
Continue Reading....What Three Christmas Gifts Can Change Our World Forever?
What gifts could I give you, our readers, this holiday season? Every year, I invest more time in trying to find the perfect gift for everyone I meet along my life journey. Christmas is a time for giving and receiving. This got me thinking; Are you the giver or the…
Continue Reading....What Can John Glenn Teach Us about Serving Leadership?
John Glenn passed away last week. He was one of the first men who helped us conquer space. It would be easy to tell you many great stories of his heroism. He, like many aviators from the Midwest, possessed a more quiet courage. He inspired generations of men and women…
Continue Reading....Are you using your influence to impact others?
Are you building a successful leadership brand? How do you take what you’ve learned about influence in your career and use it as a platform for future growth and promotion? I’ve found most successful leaders take their individual influence and begin moving to impact.
Continue Reading....How Do You Build an Extraordinary Leadership Brand?
I believe that every person who reads this blog should have an extraordinary leadership brand! Today, I share key questions to consider about your personal leadership brand. This topic has come up at every professional conference I attended this year, all six of them. I can’t wait to share what…
Continue Reading....Happy Thanksgiving! Who are you thankful for this year?
Who are you thankful for? An interesting question given it’s Thanksgiving week. Maya Angelo once said “We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends and living our lives. “ So how are you spending your time?
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