This is a saying I’ve vocalized for many years. This is more than just a focused statement for me. It’s a value based approach I’ve lived for many years now. “Lead Yourself, Lead Others, Lead the Leaders.” I first introduced this statement in the first version of “The Power of Leadership in Business Networking”. Initially, this […]
Two days ago my youngest son and I were driving in my vehicle and the radio was on. We had been chatting about things (sports, the weekend, etc.) There was a break in our conversation and suddenly over the airwaves was a voice on the radio that asked: “Are you putting God First or as […]
If you read through my blog, you will discover that each year, not only do I do my personal and business goal planning, I also have a long history of starting each new year with a “Word of the Year” or a “Quote of the Year”. I do not really recall where and when I […]
When I get up, which often is in the wee hours of the morning, before the sun rises, I can hear the roosters in my neighborhood doing their job of crowing. It is interesting to me to hear them so proudly and fervently sing their rooster songs each morning. They are consistent and passionate about […]
Each year, I seem to identify with a specific word or a specific phrase that becomes my personal mantra for the year. It’s not so much that this is a mantra, it is more like a focal point that ties in with personal, business and spiritual goals I have for the year. This year’s word is […]
As I continue to experience life from underneath the brim of wearing hats, it is interesting to see the literal change of perspective that occurs by simply placing the hat on. Each hat style, shape, color and even material they are made from effects my field of view. The hats I had to wear over […]
Mid Oct, 2012, one of the most influential mentors, teachers, a friend, was laid to rest. It had been known for a few years now that he was sick – and true to form, up until this change of his season in life, he chose to live a life with vibrancy, passion and a love […]
This summer I had to start wearing hats is part of my daily wardrobe. I’ve enjoyed many observations from beneath the Brim. Today’s post is part one of my sharing. When I was younger I used to wear hats from time to time by choice. I had different styles and most of them were elegant […]
This summer I took my boys on a cross country train trip to visit family for a while. It was an interesting trip. Over the years I have had the chance to travel a decent amount however this was my first long distance train trip. Many people ask me how the trip was and my […]
This past year I have been doing more speaking and specialty training classes on the subjects of: wellness, marketing, leadership, sales and successful business. By popular interest request, I am launching a new workshop for San Diego Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Jump Start Your 2012 Marketing: 90 Day Planning Workshop It’s a ‘working shop’ wherein […]