Evernote – Great Productivity Tool for Organization – Dynamic Filing Cabinet

Evernote Benefits – While I developed this blog and all the content I used Evernote to help me organize ideas, projects, content and to-do lists. It keeps everything in a centralized location. Evernote was created to empower individuals and teams to capture ideas and inspirations, so they’re remembered forever. Read more about how Evernote has […]

“Leaders are Learners” – Leadership Lesson from General Clifford Stanley, USMC(Ret.)

While attending a breakfast at a local restaurant I had the good luck to be introduced to General Clifford Stanley, USMC. What I most remember from General Stanley is this invaluable lesson – “Leaders are Learners”. After doing research on General Stanley’s insight I learned concepts from U.S. Marines: Marines have a required reading list […]

Who trained Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neil and LeBron James? George Mumford

Mindfulness and Meditation George T. Mumford a.k.a. The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer, is a highly acclaimed and leading expert in sports psychology & performance. Phil Jackson’s ‘Secret Weapon’ to winning eight NBA Championships. George’s passion is teaching mindfulness to high profile sports, business and academic teams alike; from the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and New […]

Leadership Insight – Play to Your Strengths

While I researched and reviewed my career objectives I ran into several resources that assisted me along the way. One of my favorite resources is the work done by Marcus Buckingham. My favorite book he wrote is StandOut: The Groundbreaking New Strengths Assessment from the Leader of the Strengths Revolution. “StandOut unveils your top two […]

Leadership Insight – Develop a Growth Mindset

One of the areas I became curious about is the development of personal and professional growth. To begin to become unstuck in my own personal journey I started to research the mindset of growth. How and what does it take to grow. My favorite subject matter expert – Dr. Carol Dweck, Stanford University. Mindset by […]

General James Mattis, USMC(Ret.) – Leadership Insights on Reading

General Mattis on reading: …The problem with being too busy to read is that you learn by experience (or by your men’s experience), i.e. the hard way. By reading, you learn through others’ experiences, generally, a better way to do business, especially in our line of work where the consequences of incompetence are so final […]

Learn to be Smarter -“Smart Thinking” by Art Markman – Great read!

A few years back I was watching TV and saw an interview with Dr. Art Markman from University of Texas. I ordered the book and became immediately fascinated by it. Dr. Markman researched and wrote about the neuroscience of learning. His research became the foundation and motivation of my understanding of how we learn. I […]

Business Relationships That Last: 5 Steps to Transform Contacts into High Performing Relationships by Ed Wallace

Fortunately, I have discussed with Ed Wallace tactics and strategies to develop high trust and productive relationships. In his book Business Relationships That Last, he outlines the 5 steps to transform contacts into high-performing relationships. 5 Steps to Transform Contacts into High Performing Relationships Display Worthy Intent Care About People’s Goals, Passions, and Struggles Make […]

5 Leadership Lessons – John “Jack” Bogle – Founder of the Vanguard Group

With the passing of John Bogle, Founder of the Vanguard Group I wanted to highlight his career and impact on the world. He had a humility about him and at the same time, his leadership resonated with everyone around him. Fortunately, I have seen first hand the leadership skills and mindset of a legend, John […]