Every week brings a choice.Not between good or bad.Not between right or wrong. The real choice is this: Mediocrity or greatness. It sounds dramatic, but it is true.You are either building something intentional—or drifting into the default.There is no neutral. Mediocrity Costs You More Than You Think Mediocrity does not show up in big, obvious […]
Mediocrity or Greatness: The Choice Is Yours Read More »
Can you believe we’re already staring down the road toward 2026? Time flies. And if you are like most business owners, this year probably felt like a blur. You were in motion all the time. You showed up. You hustled. You responded to every challenge. But now it is time to stop reacting—and start reflecting.
Year-End Planning: Slow Down to Speed Up Read More »
Let’s face it. The world is full of people who will tell you what you cannot do. You’ve heard them before.Maybe you are hearing them right now.They say your idea won’t work.They say it’s never been done.They say you don’t have what it takes. But what they are really saying is this: “If you do
Proving People Wrong Starts With Believing in Yourself Read More »
Let’s get real about the modern workplace. There is a myth floating around that multitasking is the mark of a high performer. That the more you juggle, the more effective you are. That jumping between meetings, emails, texts, and social media means you’re getting things done. But here is the truth: Leaders do not multitask.
Leaders Don’t Multitask. They Prioritize. Read More »
In the heat of the American Civil War, back in 1864, Union Admiral David Farragut led his fleet into Mobile Bay, Alabama. The mission was clear—capture Fort Morgan and cut off Confederate supply lines. But the waters were rigged with tethered explosives known as “torpedoes” (what we now call mines). As the fleet pushed forward,
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Every day I hear the same line from business owners, executives, and employees alike: “I was so busy today.”“I worked nonstop.”“I was putting out fires all day.” Then I ask a simple follow-up question:“Great. What did you actually accomplish?” That’s when the blank stares start. Eyes drift off. The energy drops. Because the truth is,
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