Category Archives: Leadership
Become a F.A.T. Employee
I know what you’re thinking and while it might not be the most politically correct title for a blog, I promise it’s STUFFED with value. (Sorry couldn’t resist!) F.A.T. is an acronym my football coach in college taught us that … Continue reading
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The Price vs. Customer Service Trade Off
I’m as cheap as the day is long. Seriously. If Southwest Airlines would replace their seats with wooden benches and drop the cost of a ticket, I’d buy stock in the company. Call me crazy but I will endure a … Continue reading
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Developing a R.I.P.E. Business Model
According to the SBA, more than half of small businesses fail in the first 5 years. Unfortunately, an even greater number of small businesses don’t even hit that magical one year mark. Businesses are forced to close their doors for … Continue reading
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Presents vs. Presence: Parenting Advice from a Thankful Son
This past fathers day, Tim Tebow gave a fathers day address at Qualcomm stadium to the members of Shadow Mountain Community Church. In the weeks leading up to it, Tim took a great deal of criticism for giving a Fathers … Continue reading
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The Quickest Way to Ruin an Apology
Humility is hard. I’m a pretty logical person and my strong conscience doesn’t let me get away with much. I typically know pretty quickly when I’ve said or done something I wrong. That said, admitting my fault and asking forgiveness … Continue reading
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Successful Leaders Know How To Effectively Motivate Their People To Action
I don’t operate well when people order me around or tell me what to do. As much as I’m a team player and I love being the go to guy that comes through when we need it most, there is … Continue reading
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Poor Visibility
I’m a fan of analogies and since I’m on a walk by faith kick right now, I’ll use another one I thought of the other day as my flight landed in Cleveland Ohio. I was on a red eye headed … Continue reading
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Significant Insignificance
Have you ever done something small or seemingly insignificant for someone and later come to discover that it meant the world to them? Often times the most minuscule and meaningless tasks can make the biggest difference to a person who … Continue reading
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