March 12, 2018
A refresher on hyphenation
Hyphens are used to avoid ambiguity when two descriptive words are next to each other before a noun. (They are also used for compound words such as self-esteem.)
For...
March 08, 2018
Conventional and Integrative Medicine - Evidence based? Sorting Fact from Fiction
Conventional and Integrative Medicine – Evidence based? Sorting Fact from Fiction
originally published in Alternative and Complementary Therapies (2003)
March 08, 2018
Keep Your Goals Before You
We are two months into the new year. By now your goal attainment should have picked up some momentum. You have created some new habits or breathed new life into some old ones....
March 07, 2018
What You Can Do To Survive Success
Even the most successful leaders can stall, so it's important to recognize when this happens and get into a mindset where you're ready to move past it.
March 06, 2018
A Deep Dive on Company Culture
We have been talking about leadership for years. The next great corporate frontier is creating great culture. The younger workforce will demand it and the boomers are looking...
March 04, 2018
Signs of Creativity
When Texas realtor Ellis Young wasn't getting any traction on one of his home listings, he changed the For Sale sign to include the phrase "NOT HAUNTED." Traffic immediately...
February 28, 2018
What I Learned From My Trip To Saudi Arabia
Once I checked my own bias at the boarding gate to my flight, I saw a country with a young population, a progressive message from a young crown-prince, and a creative and...
February 27, 2018
A Rock Star Insurance Agent
In my recent interview with Trummie Patrick, one of the top insurance agents in the country, three things stand out for me.
He loves what he does. He loves helping people and...
February 26, 2018
Two abbreviations that are easy to confuse
Do you know the difference between e.g. and i.e.? If your answer is no, or that you think you do but you’re not sure, you’re not alone. Here’s a quick refresher on how to use...
February 25, 2018
Yearning, Learning, and Earning
When you take a hard look at your compensation, you probably focus on the tangible rewards. You total up your base pay, bonus, commission, stock options, benefits, and perks to...
February 23, 2018
Why Aren't Customers Responding To Your Website?
You may be making extremely common mistakes when it comes to your online media that can easily be fixed.
