March 1, 2012

How do you squeeze the most out of the most important gift and asset you will ever have?  That gift, that asset, is your priceless, irreplaceable and very limited time on this planet.  Other than where and how you will spend eternity, there is no question more important and more relevant than how you spend

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February 24, 2012

Your Achievement Newsletter recently published an article titled “Sam Walton’s Rules for Success” written by Harvey Mackay.  The full article is available at yoursuccessstore.com. Let’s not forget that regardless of negative press, constant competitor attacks, as well as both legitimate and frivolous lawsuits, Wal-Mart continues to be, by far, the largest retailer in the world. Bottom line

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February 22, 2012

It has been my honor and privilege to visit each and every United States Presidential Library and Museum in America.  The Presidential Libraries/Museums are managed by the National Archives and Record Administration, and are owned by the American people.   Each library and museum features the history, legacy and times of one former United States

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February 17, 2012

A recent Harvard Business Review “Management Tip of The Day” provides excellent advice for each and every person who desires greater success.  The management tip was adapted from “Five Steps to Assess Your Strengths” by Bill Barnett. To grow, achieve and enjoy greater success in any area of your life, you must know and understand your strengths. 

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February 13, 2012

After nearly 40 years in healthcare leadership, I continue to believe that most healthcare leaders do not spend nearly enough time and energy learning from outside the healthcare field.  If you ask most healthcare leaders to be honest about what they read, the conferences they attend, and the personal and professional development sessions in which

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February 11, 2012

A critically important, universal success principle is presented on page 14 of the February 6, 2012 Fortune magazine.  The very brief article is part of “The Best Advice I Ever Got”series. Bob Rodriguez, managing partner and CEO of First Pacific Advisors, tells the story of approaching a guest lecturer while in graduate school at the University

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February 3, 2012

It is Friday, February 3, 2012.  Just 2 days until Super Bowl Sunday 2012.  Virtually every person reading this article will watch part or all of the big game… as well as most of the extremely expensive advertisements!  Like all events, the Super Bowl provides excellent opportunities to relate to, remember and re-focus on important

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February 1, 2012

Seth Godin, the world-class thought-leader, best-selling author, excellent speaker, and one of the most read bloggers in the world is on target once again.  Earlier this week, Seth wrote a blog (sethgodin.typepad.com) titled: An Endless Series of Difficult but Achievable Hills.  This blog, repeated below, provides excellent food for thought – and action for success! “Lightning rarely

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