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The Art of Asking

May

2013

I’m fortunate to have a lot of friends in the business world. With the amount of traveling I’ve done, coupled with the big brands I’ve worked for, meeting people is never a problem. Developing and keeping those relationships over time takes work. But generally, I find mutually beneficial relationships are easy to find and easy to keep. ...

The One Secret to Career and Business Success

May

2013

Don’t follow but lead. If you want to innovate, contribute to the new economy, and live a more fulfilling life, you have to be a leader. Leaders have confidence and know where they want to go. While doubts may creep in, they forge through it and don’t second-guess their gut. No matter if you’re an ...

Business Enemies Abound, Even for Nice Guys

Jun

2011

Business is, and always will be, a full contact sport. Even if youâ€™re an ethical, professional and talented person, there are always people working an angle. The more successful or visible you become, the more people will try and undermine you or will attempt to play in your sandbox. There are lots of people in ...

Always Rise Above

May

2011

In business, there are always people who try to tear you down. There are always people, who either intentionally or unknowingly, who challenge your success. They say or do things that make you question your own success. They say or do things that may have you second-guess your path. They are downers who are not ...

The Question You Must Ask Every Day of Your Life

Mar

2011

Is it worth it? If I died today, would I have regrets about my career or my life? I would I die a happy man or woman? Or would I die a slave to a career or life choices that don’t make me happy and fulfilled? These are the questions you must ask yourself every ...