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The Real Secret to Success Isn’t Really a Secret

Over my career, I have observed people with different personalities, backgrounds, and behavioral styles achieve success in life. Many times I wondered if there was a reoccurring theme running through their success stories that would clearly illustrate what creates success. The Secret To Success  When I was interviewing average business owners and entrepreneurs for my […]

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Seven Secrets to Finding Harmony in Work and Life

Would you like to know my secrets to achieving balance?  Forget about balance. It’s an illusion. “Balance” assumes that we spend an equal amount of time in all or most areas of our life. It is like the image of the “scales” where everything is completely in balance and equal. It assumes that we must […]

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BNI Master Connector YouTube Livestream Event

It was very exciting to be a panelist during The BNI “Master Connector” YouTube Livestream Event on Tuesday, May 18th, on the BNI TV YouTube channel. If you missed the event and want to watch it, click here. Thank you to all attendees who sent me their messages. The comments from this third global event were just […]

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Business Can Be Noble

In 2013, my late wife Elisabeth and I had a chance to spend a week with Richard Branson on his island.  While we were there, I was able to do a video with Richard that you can find on this blog.  In the video, I asked Richard about his concept of the “Plan B Initiative.”  […]

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Applying Givers Gain in Business

Givers Gain is not only a great way to get business; it’s an even better way to do business.  This is why BNI has made it our principle core value in our networking organization. Giving has many cultural and legal differences around the world. In some cultures, giving is seen negatively, yet it is a positive […]

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Networking In-Person, Online, or a Blend?

In 2017, I was sitting in the back of a senior leadership meeting for BNI.  The group was talking about the future of the organization and what we saw ahead of us as opportunities and challenges.  Someone from the group looked over at me and said, “you’re the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, what do […]

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Join Us To Become a Master Connector

Business leaders from around the globe will learn how to become a Master Connector on May 18th during the BNI Master Connector YouTube Live Event. I, along with a panel of experts, will be sharing ideas on how entrepreneurs can effectively build strong business relationships that can restart and ramp up their businesses. Master Connector […]

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Get Checked In

Today’s guest blog about being checked in is by my Personal Assistant, Dana Coyle. Dr. Misner, the Founder of BNI, wrote an article about how to be mentally present to succeed. It was about someone so engrossed in their cell phone that they almost walked into him. He talked about being fully present in whatever you’re doing rather than just going through the motions.  Be here now – make […]

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The Great Acceleration

As many parts are of the world are coming out of “The Great Pause”, they enter the next phase. I am going to call this, “The Great Acceleration”. Businesses are restarting very soon in these areas. However, things will probably be different for them post-pandemic. Here are three topics I discuss in this video. “The Great […]

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Rodent Roller by SynAtria

I’m supporting the start-up of a small gaming company called SynAtria and their new video game called “Rodent Roller.” This game combines platforming, ball physics, and collect-a-thon gameplay into one fun and unique experience. Important: read below to learn how you will get a special gift from me by supporting an amazing small business. About SynAtria […]

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