August 24, 2010

If you could “sit at the feet” and learn from a world-class leader and teacher… in order to understand and avoid The Ten Commandments for Business Failure, would you take the time and expend the energy to do so?  A highly successful leader who, for over a decade, was responsible for world-wide operations in over 200

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August 20, 2010

Warren Buffett, considered by many experts to be one of the best, brightest and most successful business leaders in the world, wrote the following about his lifelong friend and business colleague Don Keough:  “After all these years, every time I see Don Keough I feel as refreshed as I do after drinking a Cherry Coke. 

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August 17, 2010

Warren Buffett wrote these high impact words.  “It has been an article of faith for me that I should always try to hang out with people who are better than I… There is no question that by doing so you move yourself up.” If that strong article of faith is important to and critical for

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August 9, 2010

“You were right… I was wrong.”  “You are right… I am wrong.”  “You had it right… I had it wrong.”  “I should not have said what I said… particularly in the way I said it.”  “I acted without accurate, adequate information.  I responded too quickly.”  “In hindsight, I acted selfishly… foolishly… prematurely… without accurate, adequate

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August 6, 2010

It was a distinct honor to recently speak, and lead a discussion for the Notre Dame Club of Dallas, TX on the topic of Leadership Excellence.  These successful men and women, still very much engaged with and supportive of The Fighting Irish from Notre Dame, continue to live the vision, mission and values of their Alma

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July 27, 2010

Ask ten people to describe how they communicate with colleagues, customers and other important people in their life.  Almost all of them will immediately begin describing THEIR preferred verbal, non-verbal and written communication styles and techniques. Our preferred verbal, non-verbal and written communication styles and techniques are important… very important.  However, this answer is not

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July 21, 2010

Want to distinguish yourself from 98% of the “competition?”  Want to distinguish yourself from 90 to 95% of all people and all organizations across the entire world?  Want to live a life filled with joy, fulfillment, happiness, love, virtually unlimited opportunities, wonderful colleagues, as well as supportive friends, friends and more friends? Every day, every

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July 16, 2010

A recent Seth Godin blog post is well worth repeating and sharing with those who do not subscribe to or read his excellent blog.  Seth Godin is one of the world’s most successful bloggers, particularly as a world-class thought leader in the area of marketing.  His books have enjoyed outstanding sales and success over the years.  

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