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Leadership

Networking

Does your network frequently discuss business opportunities or personal growth? If you answered No, the information below is likely for you!     Recently, in a group setting, I made the statement above which brought several people up to me afterwards wanting...

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Intensity vs. Consistency

“Wow! That persons intense!” How many times have you heard that about someone? Being intense can be a phenomenal quality. However, In my unique business role I get to “see behind the curtain” of people’s relationships, health and finances. Over the past 20 years I’ve...

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Is Writing Dead?

  Is writing dead? It seems like a viable question when you consider the amount internet usage that is attributed to video. In addition, much more business is being discussed via text messaging which is often abbreviated, truncated and cryptic if you aren't up on...

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Values

  What do you value today? Chances are this special day in America makes you reflect on all that is important to you. What is it about this date, 9-11? Today in the Southeast many of us brace for the impact of Hurricane Irma. Most of us have remained glued to the...

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Uber For Productivity

For The Record!!! I haven't lost my mind but I have lost my car; on purpose! It’s no secret that Jackie and I have made a semi-radical shifts by moving into Midtown Atlanta from the suburbs of Johns Creek. Some of the unintended consequences of a downsized super urban...

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Waiting

  Why are you waiting? What are you waiting for? These questions may be haunting to you. Haunting particularly if you aren’t one who makes decisions easily. For the indecisive person they are waiting on well….. almost everything. Indecision or the mere unsettled...

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Drive the Humvee!

October 4, 1993: The Mogadishu Mile Our troops are under fire. Casualties are mounting and The US Army Rangers Commander instructs a young Ranger to Drive the Humvee! He responds, “But sir, I’ve been shot!”. The Army Ranger Commander, “Everyone’s been shot! Drive The...

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Making The Most of Traffic

  Does traffic stress you out? I can just picture the typical commuter. Rehashing the day's events in their mind with mindless radio chatter blaring but yet unnoticed, simply noise. White knuckles gripping the wheel as frustration rises along with their blood...

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