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Daniel Goleman introduced us to the importance of emotional intelligence. In his book, Emotional Intelligence, Daniel suggest that EI (emotional intelligence) is more important that IQ. Being able to work with others, work on a team, respect others, and get…

E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber “I believe it’s true that the difference between great people and everyone else is that great people create their lives actively, while everyone else is created by their lives, passively waiting to see where life…

“Didn’t see it Coming”Carey Neuwhof  “70% of employees are disengaged at work because people don’t understand the greater purpose or mission behind what they do and most managers and leaders never try to move people toward something greater. If a worker’s…

Tension managed responsibly releases power. When you think about this statement as it relates to machinery it makes total since. In a manufacturing plant if the tension on the belt is too tight it might break and shut down production….

The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. Stephen Covey Great stuff. I know I’m totally guilty. Head down, focused, making things happen, checking boxes, kicking butt and taking names and then it…

Decisions, determine direction, which determines destiny. In other words, the decisions you make determine the direction you take. From The Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston (Great book!) Makes total sense when you read it doesn’t it? But I know for…

Knowledge + Application = Life Change Great line from Pastor Michael Shreve. For me, it reminds me that all the reading, blogging, listening, growing and investing in my journey can be fruitless if I do not apply what I’m learning…

Tension of delay. Things are happening even when we don’t see it. Just because you don’t see it, the situation can still be in motion.  Sometimes other people and other situations may need to change for you to begin to…

Coach Wooden, UCLA Bruins Coach. You don’t control the outcome, but you do control your preparation, you do control execution, you do control teamwork , and you do control effort. Just trust the process. Executive Toughness by Jason Selk Wow!…

“Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing. That’s the Law of Consistency. It doesn’t matter how talented you are. It doesn’t matter how many opportunities you receive. If you want to grow, consistency is the key.” John Maxwell…

From  EOS, Entrepreneur Operating System If you’re like many entrepreneurs, you started your business with a great idea and did everything yourself. You generated sales, delivered your products or services, handled the finances, managed customer service and emptied the wastebaskets….

“Often the search for the answer is just as valuable as the answer itself”. Great line from Great Leaders Grow by Blanchard and Miller. I recently had a conversation with a young man who was thinking about starting a new…