‘I realized at the core of my being, I was a competitor.’
That is a direct quote from the introduction of Pete Carroll’s book, ‘Win Forever.’It may seem ironic to choose this theme as a blog topic, since the Seattle Seahawks just got bounced from the playoffs by the Atlanta Falcons. Win Forever? They didn’t even make it out of the divisional round this year!
Read MoreStar Trek is important to the success of business. No, really. Much of the technology that we use for business today can trace its origin to that show. Motion activated doors that open automatically, global wireless communication, computers that respond to verbal commands – all originated from this TV series.
Read MoreOnce you have the answer to that question, all of the other questions you face as you prepare your business plan for this New Year will fall into place. Your ‘why’ provides the answer for any who, what, where, when, and how questions you’ll face as you set goals for 2017 and beyond.
Read MoreYou have a list. We all do. Whether it is written down or firmly planted in the back of our mind, it’s there. Perhaps on your ‘Christmas List’ is expanding your marketing efforts next year. Bill, Steve, and Tom have lists too. As we grow deeper into the holiday season and inch closer to the New Year, I think it is a good time to look at the most important ingredient of any list.
Read MoreYou have that special person in your life, too – don’t you? It’s the one person who can tell you exactly why your plans won’t work. Like the Grinch slithering through Whoville on Christmas Eve, this person lies in wait for the precise moment to ease down the chimney to confiscate your zeal…
Read MoreBruce Springsteen’s live recording is one my favorite holiday classics. Please ignore the weirdness of a complete stranger seeing you while you sleep, knowing when you are awake - and just happens to have perfect recall for every moment you’ve misbehaved. If you spend too much time thinking about it, the song loses its holiday flair and sounds a little creepy.
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