I suspect Iron Man is not good at everything. Perhaps, like us, his greatest weakness is himself! Fortunately, few of us have the same megalomaniac, narcissistic tendencies of a Tony... read more →
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... read more →
As I mentioned last week, “Black Swan" events are ones that blindside us. We can’t predict them so they are particularly disconcerting and disruptive. (Click here to review the video:... read more →
When one buys or sells a firm, there are a number of key questions to consider. The art of a business is about building trust. The science of a business... read more →
The Ironman Triathlon is aptly named. The competition consists these back-to-back events, in this order: a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, and a marathon (26.2 miles). To... read more →
Last week we introduced a concept that, to some of you, may be a new option. If you’re not ready to sell your business and ride into the sunset, imagine... read more →
When God gives of God’s self, one of two things happens: either flesh is inspirited or spirit is enfleshed. —Richard Rohr At last week’s 3to5 Club, a bi-monthly meeting of... read more →
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... read more →
Partnerships—whether formalized in 3to5 Clubs or informal intentional business relationships—require a few key building blocks for their foundation. According to researchers at the University of Tennessee, there are five essential... read more →
Transparency—we give lip service to how important it is in building relationships. But let’s take a quick assessment of how much lip service we provide and how much is actual... read more →