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One Word

  One word.  Could you pick one word that accurately reflects your company’s brand? Recently, at my weekly BNI meeting, our Education Coordinator presented that question to each of us around the room after reading an excerpt from a book on marketing. ...
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House of Cards

While at a recent strategy session, I found myself thinking about how important it is for small businesses to spend time and resources establishing a solid foundation for their business to grow.  This same concept can be applied to anyone who is out there building his...
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Walk the Walk

Have you ever come across someone whose words don’t always match up with their actions? They say things like: “I’ll be there early.” Then show up late. “I’ll call you later today.”  But call you the following week....
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Breathing Optional

Not too long ago I saw a video featuring a young man who was an athlete in training.  In it, the athlete was shown exercising and training throughout the course of an entire day.  He never stopped.  While the video played, a commentator spoke about the desire to...
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Murphy’s Law vs. You

It never ceases to amaze me that no matter how much planning and forethought one puts into planning an event, something inevitably goes awry.  And that something cannot be anticipated, predicted, or prevented.  Enter “Murphy’s Law.” When it comes to...
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A Healthy Dose of the “Butterflies”

There’s a particular song out now who’s lyrics resonate within me each time I hear it.  I’d like to share them with you to see if you feel the same. “Never let your fears decide your fate.” We encounter numerous decisions each and every...