Click for Part 1. Demosthenes was a great 4th-century B.C.E. orator. His power to conate (act purposefully in the same direction) to perfect his craft are legendary. He spent endless hours... read more →
The journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step —Chinese Proverb Many business owners are so overwhelmed with the immediate, that they don’t know where to begin. Or, they... read more →
YOU’VE WORKED HARD TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS, WORKING NIGHTS & WEEKENDS WITH A “WHATEVER IT TAKES” MINDSET. NOW, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS BUILDING YOUR COMPANY, YOU’D LIKE TO TAKE SOME... read more →
I find that business owners, in their quiet moments of self-doubt, wonder if they will ever break out of a rut. Some of the ruts I hear about are: “I’m... read more →
Kingdom Business: What is it? Is it possible? How do you Lead it? This week, ABA is introducing the first issue of a new and separate newsletter, The Spirit Led... read more →
Many owners—and most of humanity--struggle with articulating and living consciously by the genius within. The expression of genius is what makes us and our firms unique and best suited for... read more →
NOTE: We’ll continue the series on “acedia” next week. You’ve no doubt heard Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” song/video. If you haven’t, take 4 minutes to get a little happy: I recently... read more →
Last week I described a major milestone of my business—my Sept. 21, 2013 BMD. This date signified Jon Hokama and Associates creating both money AND time for the owner. My... read more →
What is the one essential that you must attend to as a business owner or leader in 2017? [To learn more, check out this Insider, Your Leadership Success One Essential... read more →
As we reflect on the 4th of July celebration, a common word that comes to mind is FREEDOM. We are grateful for our freedom, but we often take it for... read more →