Scorpion Venom
“If you dare nothing, then when the day is over, nothing is all you will have gained.” ~ Neil Gaiman Within the bounds of ethical behavior, you’re committed to becoming a financial success. There’s no late night, grim project, or problematic client you won’t take on...
Touchstones
“I take inspiration from everyone and everything. I’m inspired by current champions, former champions, true competitors, people dedicated to their dream, hard workers, dreamers, believers, achievers.”~ Connor McGregor You may have noticed a number of these...
The Devil’s Advocate
“If it’s creativity you’re after, ask your employees to solve problems alone before sharing their ideas. If you want the wisdom of the crowd, gather it electronically, or in writing, and make sure people can’t see each other’s ideas until everyone has had a chance to...
Freedom from Constraints
“Nighttime is when I brainstorm; last thing, when the family’s asleep and I’m alone, I think about the next day’s writing and plan a strategy for my assault on the blank page.” ~ Athol Fugard An adage used in college economics classes is, “economics is driving a car...
Batter Up!
“You’re never too small to dream big.”~ Seen on a school bus It was a rare March afternoon that Karen was done with her chores and homework before twilight. She grabbed her soft -ball, bat, and glove before heading to the field behind her house. The season wouldn’t...
When Your Passion Gets You in Trouble
“There is no passion to be found in playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”~ Nelson Mandela I’ve taught my daughters for years to “find something you love to do and then figure out how to get paid for it, and you’ll...
