What is Your Giving Commitment/Pledge
I have been humbled and inspired by the continued works of Bill and Melinda Gates, as well as Warren Buffett. The three of them are having such a profound impact on the non-profit world, not only now, but into the future. I just finished re-reading an article from the July 5, 2010 Fortune Magazine (The…
Read Full PostThe Element by Ken Robinson
I was walking through an airport a few months back when I stumbled across this book and once I opened it, I was unable to put it down. The insights, history, facts, and opinions of Mr. Robinson are admired and respected the world over as an author and speaker. I was able to watch a…
Read Full PostLittle Red Book of Selling by Jeffrey Gitomer
Jeffrey is one of my favorite speaker/authors for his ability to blend humor, challenge, and inspiration into all of his messages. He is a proven winner when it comes to sales and success and in this book he shares many of the basic elements that must be considered and implemented in order for you to…
Read Full PostJGID! – Just Get It Done
I had created this acronym back in the days when I was Director of Management Training and Recruitment for Famous Dave’s BBQ and was reminded of it recently as I was going through some old materials. It has as much “power” with me today as it did then. JGID – JUST GET IT DONE! I…
Read Full PostThe Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
Another one of the classics in my book. If you have not already read this book, I highly recommend it as it was one of the key contributors to my development and path in life. There is amazing content in this fantastic read that I found very difficult to put down because of the lessons…
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