Scot has an amazing story including the early days of starting the Virginia Council of CEOs 17 years ago and now growth in Charlottesville. It’s a story anyone with a mission to make a difference needs to hear. You’re gonna
Authentic Leaders™ Start with Commitment Authentic Leaders™ start with a simple commitment to their team. That commitment is to build a working relationship with everyone on the team. * Don’t Stop Reading Now! * Don’t say, “Yea, but I don’t need
When does my business tell me that I can buy a laptop? This and other business spending questions were answered for me in a book written by Mike Michalowicz in his book, “Profit First”. This is a review of a book
Congressman Dave Brat from the 7th District of Virginia I had always wondered how successful I could be at having a “nonpolitical” interview with a politician. Well, I had my chance on March 26, 2018 when I had an opportunity
What Kind Of Performance Do You Have On Your Team? Leaders who I work with describe the performance on their team in four categories: Poor Performers: They don’t care about their job or do just enough to get by. Okay
This Book Changed My Life Love is the Killer App; How to Win Business and Influence Friends by Tim Sanders was given to me by one of my good friends, Ray Kniphuisen. It’s changed how I read every book. It’s a book
You Have ‘Em Whether you have them written down or not, you have goals. I bet there is something you are aspiring toward. How do you know if you are making meaningful or even incremental progress toward your goals? How do
7 Times? Have you ever heard someone say that; “A person hearing your message needs to hear your message seven times before they really hear what you are saying.” I’m not sure that is enough. How about seven more times.
Training Is Expensive The cost of providing training is high. Hiring a trainer is often the least expensive part. The investment of time and the “salaries in the room” can be much more expensive (not to mention work that isn’t
Move Along Who doesn’t know someone who just loves conversation? These are people who have the “gift of gab”. Maybe you are one of these people who love talking with others. Conversations are great for sharing stories and building relationships, but