Remembering you are going to die is the best way that I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. --Steve Jobs (cf. WSJ) This past week we celebrated the last triple date of the century—12/12/12. Many of us are apprehensively looking ahead to the end... read more →
Jan
12
Jan
11
For those of you who haven’t yet filled out my year-end survey, there’s still time to let me know how I can serve you better! Please CLICK HERE and log your responses; the survey closes Sunday the 11th at Midnight. (When we Bronco fans will be celebrating our win over... read more →
Jan
10
Did acedia get me last week? Some of you may wonder: “Did Jon get so bored by acedia that he wrote about why I need a Client Happiness Specialist? Or was he truly inspired?” I like to think that it was the latter, of course! But, let’s explore if it... read more →
Jan
09
Ever since Jim Collins chose the imagery of "the bus" in his now-renowned book, Good to Great, to help the rest of us who struggle in the trenches with the challenges of building a world class team in our businesses, I’ve heard nearly every possible analogy from it. The fact... read more →
Jan
08
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 father John and brother Tom wanted to find meaningful work for Andrew. The “lemon” they were up against was Andrew’s... read more →
Jan
08
Co-authored by Jon Hokama & Kevin Condon Some of you may wonder, “I’m a CFP/wealth manager who’s thinking of acquiring (or selling) my practice. How, exactly, can Jon Hokama and Associates (JHA) help me?” Here's a knowingly shameless plug to elucidate... You need JHA before you call your business broker... read more →
Jan
07
Here’s a short little quiz. Does your company have a Mission Statement? Yes - Give yourself 10 points It is in written form – Add another 10 points It is distributed to all employees – Add another 10 points It is hanging in the office for all to see –... read more →
Jan
06
The Benefits of Real Christianity are Enormous: Imperishable Heavenly Bodies That Will Never Die “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. For, ‘All men are like grass and all their glory is like the flowers of... read more →
Jan
05
“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? ...You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye." Rabbi... read more →
Jan
04
“Most Christians believe their problems are too big and God is too small.” Dr. Bob Beltz A. Situational Analysis Summary In men’s bible study years ago, Dr. Bob Beltz, author, Pastor at Highline Community Church, former Teaching Pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church and former Spiritual Advisor to multi-billionaire Phil... read more →
