Idea Flow
There’s a remarkable human capacity to create ideas that improve how we live, work and play. Certain rare and storied individuals are heralded in...
Leading: People First
I learned a few things about business as an undergraduate in college, plus a few more in grad school. The combined curriculum of finance,...
Fork in the Road
As we travel through life, including the career portion, we make constant adjustments in our direction. Most are subtle, small adjustments to stay on...
Intentions, or Actions?
We all face a daily challenge of managing myriad activities to required or desired outcomes. It becomes even more complicated when many of these...
Sunset
When was the last time you actually watched a sunset? I don’t mean just glancing up at the sky and momentarily admiring the brilliant...
Excuses or Explanations?
Are you known for excuses, or for explanations? When issues arise, no excuses are sufficient. By the same token, when things are running smoothly,...
From Many: One
Leadership is a Journey. Our 2017 Leadership Forum brought together Many from across our business for One Purpose: to drive positive changes in things...
Consistent Inconsistency
Leading a branch-based service business is different than working in a single location company. You discover that there’s something unique about each market and...
Start Fast. Finish Strong!
So said Jim Herth, the irrepressible sales coach, as he energized our sales team at the 2017 Sales Kickoff. It’s not enough to just...
What Days Give…
An oriental friend of mine shared a proverb with me that he memorized as a child and which he uses to guide his life:...





