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“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow [...] Read Full Story

I recently stumbled across a three part interview with rapper Tupac while he served jail time back in 1995. The thing that I love about Tupac is his passion and conviction for the music he makes and the message he wants to spread. He thought of himself as an ambassador, a representative of the black community who was on a mission to educate the world on what it meant to be to grow up as a young black kid in the ghetto in the United States. In this interview, he candidly shares his thoughts... Read Full Story

Think about rare or exclusive things, either that you own, or that you would like to own. What is it about them that makes them attractive? Is it the fact that they are of high quality or a luxury brand? The truth is, those are more givens than anything else. The real reason may be in fact, because, it is a hard to get item. At least thats what the marketing would have you believe. It may be a limited edition, or 1 of 100 produced, or something to that effect. Read Full Story

Many people start businesses as a way to get away from being told what to do, only to find out that they need to tell themselves what to do. Others start businesses because they feel they can earn more by having their own practice, yet struggle with day to day operations and managing an office as well as selling work and researching prospective clients. And yet, others start businesses not because they want to be in business, but because they want to do something that they enjoy doing. They... Read Full Story

Has someone ever pointed out a specific make and model of a car to you? One that maybe you hadn't paid attention to much, but as they were pointed out to you, you started to notice them more and more? Your mind is the same way. The majority of what you think about and do will become your reality. It is your focus. If you are not doing and thinking about what you want to be doing, it is time to make a change and switch your focus. Read Full Story

Leadership is something that fascinates me. I am consistently inspired by those who are able to lead, yet remain calm and empower their teams and organizations. Leaders have learned a variety of skills and use them all in an integrated way to connect with their team. One of the many skills is the understanding of people. Your team, after all, is made up of people. How you connect with them will determine how willing they are to support your vision and fulfill the mission. This is true whether... Read Full Story

The world we live in is one big negotiating table, this according to World Renowned Negotiator Herb Cohen. He has written a couple books that I have written about in previous posts. Throughout my career and life, after reading his books and focusing on applying his advice to my life, I have found the biggest take away from Cohen is this simple little phrase: CARE...BUT NOT THAT MUCH Read Full Story

Business is rapidly moving into the online and mobile worlds of our lives. The question becomes, how can you create an effective strategy that will keep customers interested in your products or services? Here is one example of a unique approach to launching a product online. Read Full Story

Customer service is something that every company has to deal with. Some do it better than others. And yet, some, still do not do enough. I don't like to rant, so I will keep this short, but I do want to raise the point. It is something that needs to be designed into the overall brand experience. Especially if you have a dedicated customer service line. Read Full Story

I love the fact that technology is moving into what is being called "the Post-PC" era where individuals and businesses can start to literally work from anywhere in the world because they are not tied to a desk and an office. Mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad are leading this transition away from desktop computers. I absolutely love my MacBook and don't think I could part with it just yet. Hopefully laptops will stay around a bit longer. Read Full Story