In the bottom of the fifth inning verse the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor, committed a three run throwing error. The Texan’s took the lead and all the momentum. But Lindor has a short memory. He stepped up to the plate in the sixth and hit his first homerun of the season. And... Read More
I went out to dinner a few days ago and was surprised by a small machine sitting to the side of our table. I have seen and used these machines before and I’m sure you have too. It has the restaurant’s menu on it so you can place your food and drink order without waiting... Read More
It’s no secret that we are a culture that loves to keep ourselves busy. Maybe a little too much. It’s an idea that is consistently stressed and pressed upon us, that if you’re not constantly hard at work, you’re not looking hard enough for work to be done. With the mentality of the busy bee... Read More
How do you respond to “no” in your business pursuits? Let me share a short story about a “no” that that I recently experienced. I found out late one afternoon that I needed to get to suburban Charlotte for a week. I immediately got online to book my favorite hotel, but the website said there... Read More
Spring is officially here! And with the weather warming up and the sun setting later, it gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy each day just a little longer. For those who get the cold and dim winters, spring may feel like you have finally reached the end of the tunnel and are no longer living... Read More
We all know the importance of taking care of our health. Even as small children we knew the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” by heart. So why is it that as grown adults, we are so willing to push taking care of ourselves aside? Going to the gym becomes a chore,... Read More
No matter what time of year it is, we all want to stay ahead of our goals by planning for upcoming events and programs. And if we are in sales or have clients that we service throughout the year, scheduling conflicts can make it difficult to position our business when we are juggling both client... Read More
If you want to do something right now to start having more successful relationships with coworkers, clients, friends and family just STOP… and listen. If you’ve read articles about improving your communications skills, you probably already know the single most important component of communication is listening. Seems simple enough, but true active listening is an... Read More
The argument for multitasking goes back and forth. Some claim they are experts at managing multiple tasks at once, others attest that true multitasking is not possible and encourage focus on only one task at a time. No matter which end of the spectrum you fall, the fact of the matter is we all must... Read More
Golf is a quintessential way to establish and solidify business relationships, and this strategy-laden sport offers compelling marketing opportunities in kind. Don’t just hit the green to socialize with prospects and customers with the mere hope of making headway. Integrate branded golf giveaways into the mix to better ensure the guileful golf outing is a... Read More
