Massive, and yes, overwhelming creation, innovation, distribution, and access to just about everything and anything… anytime! In-your-face relentless marketing and advertising… bombarding each and every one of us 24-7. In 2009, it would be easy to consciously or unconsciously conclude that past advice, counsel, wisdom and principles are just not relevant in 2009 and beyond. …
The healthcare industry lost one of its very best on Father’s day, June 21, 2009. Marlowe Senske, an incredibly gifted, kind and caring inspirational and servant leader, lost his courageous three year battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Marlowe was admired, respected and yes, very much loved by thousands of healthcare executives across America. Marlowe’s distinguished …
Guest Author: Deb Stargardt, Dallas, Texas A.A. Milne wrote the following: “In the quiet hours when we are alone and there is nobody to tell us what fine fellows we are, we come sometimes upon a moment in which we wonder, not how much money we are earning, nor how famous we have become, but …
If you want more significant, meaningful and long lasting success in your life and work (however you define success), become a more effective Inspirational Leader. Whether serving at home, at work, in their communities or wherever life and opportunities to serve lead them, inspirational leaders are on the top rung of the success ladder. They lead …
In a recent issue of Fortune Magazine, Mark Hurd, CEO of Hewlett-Packard is quoted saying “Great companies excel in tough times, and in tough times customers turn to great companies.” And so it is with successful people. Great people… highly successful people… excel in tough times, and in tough times customers turn to great… highly successful …
The most successful people are initiators. They don’t just dream about things. They don’t just think about things. They don’t spend all their time planning, refining and trying to be perfect. They don’t necessarily wait for just the right time. Truly successful people don’t have time or inclination to just dream or think or plan …
Seth Godin is the author of ten books that have been best sellers around the world and translated into more than 20 languages. He is a marketing guru, keynote speaker, international thought leader, and writes the most popular marketing blog in the world. I read his blog every day! Seth is a creative, successful entrepreneur, …
I had a very unusual speaking engagement Friday, May 8, 2009. Although I was highly honored to be invited to speak, I was very saddened by the occasion. As a part of the eulogy, I spoke at the funeral of one of my best friends. David Rush was 56 years young. He died from a …
Guest Author: Mr. Jerry Nye, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of being part of a relief effort that brought out the very best in a community. The Red River along the Minnesota/North Dakota border was well over flood stage and expected to crest at 43 feet. In less than one week, over 3 million sandbags …
Don’t just read it! “Mark it up” and make it your own. Use it. Apply it. Let’s take this journey together. As I pulled up a chair and sat down while holding my overpriced cup of coffee, one of my wonderful Starbucks buddies, Bob Chrampanis, Chief Pilot for The Richards Group in Dallas, Texas, handed …