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I know someone I only hear from when they want something. They might want a recommendation. Or they want to borrow something. Or they need a special favor. Yet when I reach out to them, I seldom get a response. And when I do get a reply it is much delayed, or someone else contacts…

What does it mean to close strong? In a football game, it means to leave it all on the field in the fourth quarter to win. In a football season, it means to win enough games to meet the goal. Many coaches break the season down into quarters and change tactics to maximize the opportunity.…

“It was her turn,” said the CEO. I had asked the CEO how a specific member of their leadership team was promoted to that position. I’ve heard other answers like, “They’ve been with me a long time.” “I trust them.  She is very loyal.” “He needed to make more money.” “My [family member] needed a…

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, this is the situation faced by the over 10,000 ex-offenders released from state and federal prisons every week. And two-thirds are likely to be rearrested within three years. The DOJ article describes the challenge this way, “What can be done to help people who are released from prison…

How Important Are the Decisions You Make? Leadership is a lonely position.  Big decisions require wise counsel.  The more critical the decision, the more important the counsel becomes. Do you have the proper support system to help you with decisions?  Do you find yourself struggling, as described by Winston Churchill, “Want of foresight, unwillingness to…

The business owner was an experienced dog trainer who needed to turn her part-time venture into a full-time business. She advertised “Dog Training” and received a good number of inquiries weekly. But most of the people who called wanted “sit, stay and fetch” for $20 an hour. Her offering was four 2-hour sessions at $100…