↓ I’m not hungry for money. Compared to several years ago, when I had less money, I still have the same life. I wake up, drink my freshly brewed coffee, read a good book, and then start working until about 3 or 4 in the afternoon. Then,...
Read MoreA good team player is adaptable, supportive and collaborative. ↓ One of my all-time favorite movies is Remember the Titans. It traces the legendary 1971 high school team that won the Virginia state football championship and rose to become the No. 2 ranked high school squad in the...
Read MoreIn my denomination, the congregation elects its pastors. During my pastoral training, my classmates and I repeatedly heard the story of one Joe Johnson, an Ohio pastor who had not gotten a single nay vote in nearly 30 years. This, I interpreted, was the standard...
Read More↓ An artisanal cheese vendor and a tech entrepreneur may not have much in common, but it’s likely that both are stressed. According to the spring 2017 Bank of America Business Advantage Small Business Owner Report, 41 percent of respondents identified their business as their top source of...
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Cochlear's new technology is a big deal for iPhone users. Image: Shutterstock / Monthira Apple does pretty well when it comes to accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. The tech giant offers more than 50 models of hearing devices that, when linked to an iPhone, introduce a...
Read More↓ 7 Reasons to Take Up another Job – Unrelated to Money Having a side job is usually just a logical decision if you need some extra money. But having this other job may also lead to exhaustion and frustration when everybody around you is having a...
Read More⊥ 7 Do’s and Don’ts for Entrepreneurial Success Quick but valuable advice from Darren Hardy’s 'The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster' ⊥ 1. DON’T want what you don’t want. It’s easy to fall under the spell of someone else’s dream or be seduced by the scorekeeping of other people’s goals. Don’t. Follow...
Read More5 Business Fundamentals I Learned Washing the Dishes * What game-changing business book are you reading? Put it down and head to the kitchen. Grab a sponge and rub it across a plate. Watch the clean spot grow. Congratulate yourself: You are learning business fundamentals. Most of us...
Read More5 Smart Tips for the New Entrepreneur * You're not in this alone. An entrepreneur’s life isn’t easy. The freedom to designate working hours often means working more of them. Russ Perry knew this struggle all too well. In an effort to please clients, business partners and employees...
Read MoreRohn: 6 Essential Traits of Good Character Success as a leader is built on the foundation of character. * The following are what I believe to be the basics of good character. Miss one of these, and you’ll find a weak link in your character—one that might be...
Read More* John C. Maxwell: 5 Disciplines to Beat the Daily Grind * The Grind is tough. Exhausting. It can zap every ounce of your skill, imagination, and willpower. John C. Maxwell July 19, 2016 * Now is a great time to be an entrepreneur. Empowered by the possibilities of technology and the connectivity...
Read More* Why Working for Yourself Is the Ultimate Freedom * Freedom and control is something we all covet in life. And in today’s world, it’s never been easier to create it for yourself. If you’re not completely satisfied with how you spend your days, are uninspired by your current...
Read More* 7 Ways Leaders Can Inspire Commitment to Goals * How to build your dream team and lead them to victory...
Read More* 4 Motivational Quotes From Strong Women I Admire * In my life, I’ve been fortunate enough to be surrounded by strong women—my mother, who was regarded as a respected leader in our community; my wife, Loveanne, who has managed our family with an efficiency that many CEOs...
Read More* Jeunesse Ranks Top 20 on DSN Global 100 List #18 * Jeunesse Breaks Top 10 On The North America 50 List In just six short years, Jeunesse has built a global billion-dollar brand in the direct selling industry. After reaching $1.1 billion in annual sales in 2015, Jeunesse...
Read MoreStop and Smell the Roses * The beginning of a business, much like the beginning of a relationship, is all about passion. You’re excited to work on every new project, filled with ideas about pleasing customers, and sure that you’re going to create something meaningful. As your business...
Read More7 Ways to Be the Very Best Leader You Can Be * It takes a special kind of courage—to refuse to consider the possibility of failure. By Brian Tracy * The best leaders have a special kind of courage. They have the courage to endure, to persist, to “hang in there”...
Read MoreMuster Confidence and Responsibility * By John C. Maxwell * I get asked all the time what are some of the greatest things I have ever seen happen as a leader. So I compiled a list of a leader’s “greatest things.” I need to note this list is subjective...
Read MoreLet It Go! * By Sophia Dembling * Entrepreneurs are can-do people. Do-it-yourselfers. You make it happen; you’re up for a challenge; you do it your way. But sometimes that attitude can backfire. If you’re so do-it-yourself that you get bogged down in tasks that aren’t part of your expertise,...
Read MoreMastermind It * “Being an entrepreneur can be lonely,” says Traci Bild, owner of Tampa-based health care consulting firm Bild & Co. For years Bild rarely talked shop with anyone but her employees. Her friends didn’t relate, so she didn’t discuss her business with them; in fact,...
Read MoreHow to Flood Your Facebook Inbox with Friend Requests (and not be slimy or sleezy)… [embed]https://youtu.be/XIEF8h0xK0s[/embed] NEVER Find Yourself Sitting in a Ridiculously Lame Holding Cell in Facebook Jail! I’m going to bail you out of Facebook Jail just one more time… If you follow my training TO THE...
Read More* Improve Yourself Time for a history lesson: The Stone Age didn’t end because humans ran out of rocks. It ended because we kept learning and improving. If you think about it, the desire for self-improvement is written into our DNA. Through the ages, the most successful people...
Read MoreCan you hear me now? A Great New Cell Phone Law For Extra Tax Savings! The United States Congress recently passed a new law that allows corporations, partnerships and multiple member LLC's to provide cell phones to their employees TAX FREE! In addition, the monthly usage...
Read MoreWhy You Need to Stop Worrying About Failing Don’t let the fear of making a mistake distort your decision-making and lead to an even worse mistake. Do you know what “icing the kicker” means? In football, when a kicker is preparing to make a potential game-winning field...
Read MoreQuestion yourself to build the life you want. In my leadership coaching, I teach a concept called Designing Your Own Life. It’s a detailed inventory of considerations that, once clarified and documented, simplifies success. It consists of approximately 50 exercises that really narrow down what you...
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