The Future of Business Isn’t About Closing Deals — It’s About Opening Moments
There’s a quiet truth many people in business know but rarely say out loud: Sales is broken. Not because we’re bad at it. Not because…
Stop Neglecting Your Referral Partners in 2026: A True Story From My Notebook Days
If you’re planning to grow your business through networking in 2026, here’s something most people don’t want to admit: You can’t grow your referral network…
Business Lessons from the Camino de Santiago: What a 117-Kilometer Walk Taught Me About Life, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship
The Journey Begins When we first started planning to walk the Camino de Santiago, I had a vision of being completely “ready.” I made a…
Designing Your Life: One Invisible Moment at a Time
There is a truth that echoes through the centuries – from the stone steps of the Athenian agora to today’s high-speed, always-on world: you alone…
New Year, New Focus: What to Ask Yourself in 2026—and Who to Actually Take Advice From
As 2026 kicks off, the pressure to hit the ground running is real. You’re probably reviewing goals, revisiting metrics, and maybe even rewriting your strategic…
The Best Gift You Can Give This Holiday Season? You.
Why Smart Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders Choose to Invest in Themselves Before the Year Ends As the holiday season approaches, most business owners shift into…
Today is my Birthday (CUE MUSIC: du, nu, nu, nu, nu) We’re gonna have a good time!
Another birthday. Another spin around the sun. I am now a card holding member of AARP and qualify for the 55+ maintenance free housing communities.…
The Tension of Selling: A Philosophical Inquiry into the Most Misunderstood Human Act
There’s a paradox at the heart of business: the thing that sustains it – sales – is also the thing most business owners dread. We…
Reply All: The Email Apocalypse We Didn’t Ask For
Let me set the stage… It all started with a seemingly innocent event invitation. One generous soul hit “To:” instead of “BCC:” and unleashed a…
Growing Your Business Through Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Reflection
Every November, we’re reminded everywhere – stores, cards, commercials – to slow down, take stock, and give thanks. We all know that gratitude is good…