All of us must be leaders. But before we can lead others, we must first lead ourselves. Dr. C. Otto Scharmer of MIT’s Presencing Institute points out that the etymology... read more →
This is the season of anticipation. Last week I talked about the unusual temporal turducken we just experienced. We, like that dish of a chicken nested in a duck nested... read more →
For every one hundred people who can handle adversity there is only one who can handle prosperity. Thomas Carlyle Every business owner will face a liminal dimension—a doorway—either by choice... read more →
Managing our companies provides the most strenuous leadership challenge: though owners must lead by example, they in fact cannot lead others where they themselves have not gone! Your competitive advantage... read more →
At a recent Colorado Financial Planners Association (COFPA) meeting, Sameer Somal, Blue Ocean founder, gave a sobering snapshot of things every financial advisor needs to consider: what’s next for your... read more →
Why do so many business owners and financial planners have such a hard time developing an exit plan? I believe one terrorist plaguing both of them—all of us, really—needs to... read more →
Resistance is futile. --The Borg It's our choice, whether to hate something in our lives or to love every moment of them, even the parts that bring us pain. At... read more →
Better Competitive Positioning Greatly Increases Profits and Growth! The question today is, "How can we compete more effectively in an ever-increasing competitive environment?" Good management is built on sound principles,... read more →
This week, we are privileged to share the story of an autistic man—Andrew D’eri-- who became the improbable answer to create lemonade from a family’s personal and business problem. Andrew’s... read more →
Over the last three weeks, I have taken you into the liminal dimension of the economy as a blacksmith at work. Imagine the blacksmith representing our activity (GDP), his arm... read more →
