Success Requires The Mindset of A Conqueror

A Force To Be Reckoned With A few years ago, I attended an industry event and had the honor of spending the weekend with a former NFL player who absolutely dominated the free safety position from 2002 – 2009. Despite his NFL success, this former “pro bowler” was not a highly recruited college player. In … Continue reading Success Requires The Mindset of A Conqueror
The Greatest Threat To Business No One Talks About

Fear – The Greatest Threat To Business Today I have been part of the Fortune 500 community for over two decades and as a result of my experience, here is one thing that I can say with great certainty: the greatest danger to our business today, is not China, not cyber-terrorism, not even an unforeseen … Continue reading The Greatest Threat To Business No One Talks About
Problems Suck. Here’s How To Deal With Them

Problems Suck Let’s not play ridiculous word games about problems really being opportunities in disguise. That’s B.S. and we all know it. Problems suck. They suck a lot. Big problems suck a WHOLE lot. However Let’s Be Grateful Despite the misery of problems, we should be grateful they exist (no, I’m not back to word … Continue reading Problems Suck. Here’s How To Deal With Them
The Secret To Hitting Your Goals-No Matter How Big

Are You Scared Of Monsters? Let me ask you a question: Are you scared of monsters? I’m not talking about the “monster under your bed” kind we all feared as a kid. No, I’m talking about a much bigger and much scarier monster-your goal. You know the one I’m talking about. That big hairy, audacious … Continue reading The Secret To Hitting Your Goals-No Matter How Big
Success Requires Vision

Vision: “The first step toward creating an improved future is developing the ability to envision it. VISION will ignite the fire of passion that fuels our our commitment to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to achieve excellence. Only VISION allows us to transform dreams of greatness into the reality of achievement through human action. VISION has … Continue reading Success Requires Vision
SWOT Yourself To A Better Life

How Do You Fix A Train Wreck? Ten years ago I had to SWOT one of my best friends. This was a guy I had grown close to after college and spent a fair amount of time with. For this reason I was absolutely blown away when he approached me one day with a plea … Continue reading SWOT Yourself To A Better Life
Celebrate Being Underestimated

Underestimated From Day One The defensive coach looked at me as I stood in line with all of the other new players attending the first practice of the new college football season. “Where did you come from?” he asked. I explained who I was and his only response was: “It must be a mistake. I … Continue reading Celebrate Being Underestimated
How To Create A Better Career With One Decision

The Most Miserable Trip Of My Life Many years ago, I jumped at an opportunity to take a trip with my brother on his sailboat. I thought it would be fun-ride the waves, drink some margaritas, etc. Good times right? It turned out to be a horrible decision. My brother had just learned to navigate … Continue reading How To Create A Better Career With One Decision