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Have you ever wondered how two small companies could begin at the same time in a garage or small shopping center and one becomes a billion-dollar enterprise while the other struggles? Have you ever thought about what might detour the success of one and not the other? I would like to share my personal observation…
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I have learned that a person’s philosophy determines their methods. It is obvious that we currently have a war going on in this nation – a war between two philosophies, the one, “capitalism,” and the other “socialism.” The socialist belief is that wealth needs to be redistributed, and those who have wealth need to be…
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Over the years, I’ve been privileged to speak for many Chambers in Texas. Several years ago I spoke for a Chamber of Commerce event in Killeen, Texas. It was their annual rewards gala, with more than 600 in attendance. In the front row was a distinguished gentleman wearing dress blues with three stars on his…
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Whether you are a president of a chamber, college, or corporation, you should always be on the lookout to improve your own leadership skills, while developing valuable skills in others. Over my many years of training and working with chambers and other organizations, I have found the following common characteristics among all effective leaders: 1. …
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The key to long-term corporate success is having the ability to keep your leadership team in sync. If this group is not mentored and nurtured weekly, members may move away from innovation and into isolation. The life force of an organization is keeping the team in innovation mode, then meeting often to discuss not only…
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At a recent event, I began by asking the audience, “Who was discouraged last year?” “Who has been discouraged this year?” “How many think you will face discouragement next year?” Naturally, everyone raised their hands. I am certainly one who can raise my hand for all three questions. No matter how positive you might be,…
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I recently had an opportunity to speak to a group of entrepreneurs in Thailand. There were so many topics I could share, but I decided to go with, “Leadership Lessons for Life.” I believe these simple principles make a huge difference in our day-to-day activities. It is always my goal to not only help with the…
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Many people find themselves facing severe problems ranging from financial hardships, marriage troubles, drug and alcohol abuse, or poor relationships, just to mention a few. I, like each of you, have found myself in situations that were not very pleasant. So, I would like to share five points that have not only helped me get…
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I just got off the phone with a gentleman who asked my procedure for assisting him in the culture development of his company. I shared with him, first and foremost, the CEO or General Manager had to be open to visiting with me personally. So often in today’s high-tech world we make the mistake of…
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Companies spend countless hours determining the best strategies to move their businesses forward. From the accounting department to branding, social media to sales, production to marketing to logistics, and to multiple other areas, strategy is essential. But, if you have not set up a culture that motivates employees to execute your strategies, you will soon…