The topic for this month’s tip is based on a quote coined by Ted Romaine. He and I were fellow members of Toastmasters many years ago. This quote has motivated […]

I find it gratifying when someone comes to me seeking advice. I love to share my knowledge, experience, and insight. So, when a local college asked me to serve as […]

Have you ever wondered how people who put in 60-plus hours a week at work still find time to coach their kid’s baseball team, mow their lawn, and keep their […]

Last month I wrote about “Asking the Right Questions to the Right Audience.” I shared the questions my contractor friend posed when he reached out to me for business advice. […]

You have decided it is time to sell your pickup truck. Simply parking it in your front yard and hoping for the best is not going to cut it. That […]

Did I Ever Think Of Giving Up? A contractor recently called me for advice. He had suffered a major financial setback caused by some illegal actions of his former chief […]

Hiring Tips Humility has no place when you decide who to hire, who to promote, and who to let go of. To be successful, managers and owners must approach these […]

After reading my tip about setting goals, a contractor recently called me for advice. He told me he was inspired to achieve some big goals but did not know how […]

I had quite an adventurous time playing Texas Hold ‘Em with some friends on a hunting trip. Just like in business, it takes strategy and patience to win the game. […]

In 1999, I wrote my goals on a business card and carried it in my wallet to view every day. I have accomplished most of those goals, but I still […]