The opposite of play is not work—the opposite of play is depression. – Dr. Stuart Brown We often believe that the most basic rule of business is work. “Work more,... read more →
“Servant selling.” It sounds like an oxymoron. Isn’t the goal of every business to make money? To increase the lifetime value of a client (to my firm)? Last week, my... read more →
If you are a baby boomer or have boomer parents, you’ve probably come across this ad: The Crankset Group has dubbed these Blinding Flashes of the Obvious. BFOs are epiphanic... read more →
Last week, I began to explore five beacons to guide us in the Present while planning for 2015 and aligning to our Finish Line. Although I first learned of these... read more →
Is the above title a familiar expression? At the May Colorado FPA chapter meeting, Courtney Pullen shared wisdom gleaned from interviewing scores of ultra high net worth families around the... read more →
We all know the mantra: “Ignore the urgent and do the important.” Why doesn’t this knowledge translate into better living? Why do we continue to answer Urgent’s siren call? I... read more →
I had the privilege of joining a group of local CEOs to learn about what company culture is. Following are some insights on why culture is important and what owners/executives... read more →
Recently, I had the thrill of looking for whales. As a passenger, I just showed up, enjoyed the sightings, and got a DVD to commemorate my journey. However, I can... read more →
What is a BMD? My wife and have always been big on ceremony, on ways of marking significant events in our lives. Birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations, certainly. Add to that... read more →
This week prior to Thanksgiving finds each of us at a different place. Some of us are preparing to close up early. Others of us may face a pre-holiday, pre-Black... read more →