“We don’t know what we don’t know.” I first heard someone make that statement in a business context while I was working at a very large financial institution. I don’t know if US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld coined the…
Lessons to be Learned from the Rivalry of the Ages
I am a huge college football fan and, if you are as well, I am sure you heard something about the “great rivalry” between the University of Michigan and University of Notre Dame. The reason it was making more headlines…
The 3-Letter Word Standing in the Way of Progress
There is a little 3-letter word that names one of the biggest obstacles standing in the way of progress for many leaders and businesses. This little word is E-G-O. Ego is simply a person’s sense of self-importance. The problem is,…
3 Business Lessons from the movie The Giver
Whether you have seen the movie, The Giver, or read the book by the same name, you probably haven’t thought about the business lessons that can be learned from the dystopian thriller, but that’s why I am here! If you’ve…
One Reason Servant Leadership is Effective
There is no argument that servant leadership is an effective leadership method. There are too many very well-known companies that employ this leadership philosophy and have integrated into their corporate culture to argue its effectiveness. If servant leadership is a…
4 Things Small Businesses Owners and Entrepreneurs Should Know About Networking
Networking is a practice that is growing, yet some still do not network effectively. I have noticed that many small business owners and entrepreneurs fail to network effectively or they do not make an effort to network on a regular…
4 Places Where We Need More People of Character
I’m sure some will consider this entry to be in the “meddling” category but the non-stop news and uproar about Ray Rice, the assault on his girlfriend (who has since become his wife) and his subsequent punishment handed down by…
Need help with your (small) business?
Many who run small businesses struggle in some area of the business. This is typically because even though they may be experts in the product or service around which their business is built, they are not necessarily experts at running the business,…
Those Millennials!
A few days ago I had the opportunity to attend a workshop hosted by the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis on the topic of “Early Entry Talent Programs: Structure and Legal Considerations For Successful…
A Short Cheat Sheet on Leadership
What are some of the essentials of leadership? Here are some of the things that I think are critical to successful and effective leadership. Take these to heart to be a more effective leader! Leadership is influence. This is my…