December 03, 2017
The Quality Shared by Detroit, Finland, and the Best Entrepreneurs
In the first week of 1940, the Finnish Army remarkably advanced into Russia and seized territory while at the same time withstanding brutal attacks by their foe on other fronts....
November 19, 2017
A 4-Step Formula to Create Freakishly Loyal Customers
We each have that one company we've hired that is absolutely fantastic. It may be your landscaper, favorite restaurant, retail store, airline, parts supplier or marketing firm....
November 12, 2017
My Great Hotel Caper
Arriving at my hotel in Bowling Green, Kentucky after 1:00am, I couldn't wait to get some rest. I'd been in six cities in the last three days, was running on way too little...
November 05, 2017
Two Ways to Kill Your Company
Heart disease and cancer are the top two causes of death for people living in the United States. Together, these killers account for almost 50% of all lost lives each year....
October 22, 2017
Boost Your R-Factor
Sitting down with a group of close friends, you share the ups and downs of life. You discuss the horrible day you had last week, and the absolutely terrific meal you enjoyed...
October 08, 2017
The 4 Must-Have Ingredients of a Winning Speech
Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a generation with his powerful "I have a dream" address. JFK, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton reached the highest office in the land, in part by...
October 01, 2017
The Chief Startup Officer
Organizations are generally led by a predictable C-suite of traditional roles with traditional responsibilities. The Chief Executive Officer reads reports from her Chief...
September 24, 2017
What Rambo Can Teach Us About Achievement
The four Rambo films, released between 1982 and 2008, famously depicted John Rambo, a member of the US Army Special Forces known as the Green Beret. Throughout the films, Rambo...
September 17, 2017
What's Your Training Schedule?
There's an old saying in the boxing world: "Champions don't become champions in the ring; they are merely recognized there." The implication, of course, is that the hard work of...
September 10, 2017
The Museum of Failure
In the Swedish City of Helsingborg, failures exist at an alarming rate. Just across the river from Denmark, the community isn't actually screwing up but rather celebrating...
August 27, 2017
A Life-Changing 2.97%
We all know we should exercise. And read more. And eat less. We should be more kind, should be more punctual, should give more back to our community. We should do dozens of...
August 20, 2017
Here's What Happened When a Brilliant Entrepreneur Got Ticked
Chris Riley was ticked. Caught in a speed trap near his office in Coral Gables, Florida, the officer flagged Chris down like he was a hardened criminal. Yes, he was speeding but...