If you’d like an inspirational moment today, write a list of people who’ve made a difference in your life.  Everyone has had someone who has inspired them in some way. I have many. [more]

The hardest part of life is learning to live with ourselves and, the more we work on ourselves (versus our partners) the more progress we make. [more]

Starting a good business, just like living a good life, requires planning and discipline.  I know because I struggled for many years to develop my company into a successful organization.  [more]

Planning and implementing are different disciplines; good employers are not good listeners 24/7; a business year consists of three months of strategic planning and nine months of disciplined execution. [more]

Both you and your organization have a brand, whether intentional or not and developing that brand successfully is a good part of our time on earth.   [more]

Great coaching creates great organizations.  Be careful not to judge your players too soon. [more]

Great organizations and great lives are built by great people – people who are willing to grown and change.  Those who treat their employees how they wish to be treated succeed more than those who don’t. [more]

Great thoughts are the beginning of every great organization and then must be followed by feelings and actions.   [more]

Non-profit organizations and the people they serve are, by definition, chaotic and so one must settle on good coping strategies and diverse partners to deal with chaos effectively. [more]

In lending, particularly to the un-bankable, disciplined due diligence is a critical success factor.  Once loans are made, coaching and connecting regularly with the borrower assures their success and reduces your risk.  [more]