If you are a business owner, parent, coach, or anyone who leads a group to a goal, and you have chosen to lead, I think it’s important to do a gut check. What kind of leader do you want to be? Commonly in business I see two categories, both of which are strong and powerful leaders. Wonder Woman and Princess Leia. Let’s talk about Wonder Woman she is legendary. She is fearless, strong, powerful, can dodge bullets and bombs. Others look on in wonder as she races across the battlefield, bombs bursting and bullets flying (ever have a day like that?). The troops are inspired by her and may even be ..read more

A Code of Honor is the cornerstone of the culture of any organization because it is the physical manifestation of its thoughts, ideals and philosophies. People talk about creating culture in organizations. I have been part of several large culture creations, revitalizations and change initiatives with clients. The core of the culture and the number-one tool used to establish, refresh, broadcast and demonstrate the culture is the Code of Honor. Developing a Code of Honor creates accountability and a feeling of support and is a powerful statement of who you are and what your team stands for. It ..read more

The skills inherent in sales are probably the most life-changing skills people can have, even if they never call on one prospect. I can tell you that learning and mastering those skills has woven the tapestry of my life. The incredible quality of my marriage, my family, my career, my friends, my lifestyle are a direct result of the lessons I have learned and implemented from sales. And most of that was not learned from any sales training course or high-priced consultant. It is the result of thirty years of observation, understanding and implementation. The more you review this book, the more i ..read more

People say that money, success, and relationships aren‘t necessarily what life is all about. And that may be true. But ironically, the quest for money, success, and relationships, and even health are what tend to flush up the little voices that block you. That‘s why it is imperative that you score your progress in life not just by how you feel, but by what you physically create in the real world. It will measure your success in the battle of your brain and in your ability to serve yourself and others. You are who you are, for better or worse. I believe that just about everyone is a good p ..read more

“Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” —John C. Maxwell The Summit Leadership Model works like this. We start at the base of the mountain with our overarching mission—in the simplest of terms, our goal or summit. While we are at the base, we are defining our WHY, getting clear on our values and the values of the team, setting our rules and our code of honor, recruiting the best team members, and above all, training and preparing for the climb. It is only after all these things are done, that we finally begin our execution, our jour ..read more

In a world looking for what to believe….teach them how to think In a world searching for leadership…be one In a world looking for role models….be a hero In a world looking for goodness….be good In a world looking to for direction…help them find their guiding star In a world operating in fear…. Show courage In a world of short tempers….show patience and tolerance In a world operating in scarcity……make good more abundant In a world of despair…demonstrate hope In a world of distractions … focus on what works. In a world of fatigue…give energy In a world of protection…be the first to reveal In the ..read more

Today, you are going to finally stop falling prey to procrastination. Here are 7 things that you can do to escape the cycle of putting things off: 1. Have a goal.  Whether you’re starting a business or getting married, you need to have a goal. And that desire for your goal needs to be greater than your fear of what you have to do to achieve it.  For even more detail and examples, click “PLAY” on the video below. 2. Make a list. Make an exhaustive list of all the ‘whys’ surrounding what you want to do. Fill up an entire page!  No reason is good or bad, or better or worse t ..read more

The harsh realities of ascending a massive mountain mirror the harsh realities of building and scaling a business – along with the joy, fun, exhilaration, and rewards. This is something I learned on my many Kilimanjaro climbs.  Here are 8 lessons that no one ever teaches you about building a business: 1. The power to recruit.  Gather the best people to work together towards your company mission. The ability to inspire and motivate people is a critical skill in building your team.  Think about it this way, when you recruit and develop a strong team, you are building a valuable a ..read more

How often do you beat yourself up because you can’t get everything done? Or because you keep forgetting something you really need to do?  The good news is, you’re not not alone. 84% of Americans feel stressed weekly, with the most stress on Monday mornings. Constant overwhelm does not help you as an entrepreneur.  Do you want to take your business from solo to a fully scalable business? In that case, you have to learn how to get shit done, which does not include constant overwhelm and undone tasks. Internal and external factors are in play when struggling with getting things done. F ..read more