In a world run amok with countless distractions caused by smartphones, social media, chatty colleagues, and your own wandering thoughts; how can a silly tomato possibly help you achieve more focus? Does eating a tomato give you elevated powers of concentration? No–(although throwing a tomato at some annoying person who’s talking way too loud on their cell […]
Prior to the advent of the internet, face-to-face interaction was the quintessential skill required for getting ahead in all areas of life—personally, socially, and professionally. Nowadays, the exact opposite seems to be the case: social media is the new prerequisite, both for social advancement and also for gaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. This, […]
I’m a busy guy but I make the time to work with charities because I want to make a positive impact on the world around me. When I find an organization I like, I’m not terribly picky about the capacity in which I serve it. However, when I donate money to an organization and especially […]
As I’ve shared in previous articles, I am an ADD poster child and have forever struggled with staying focused and sticking to routines. Over the years, I’ve experimented with, acquired and developed an array of strategies and tactics to help me stay organized and complete projects on time. However, every now and again, a perfect storm of deadlines, distractions, […]
Affinity for horticulture has run in my family for generations. It started with my great-grandfather, Dr. Francis Clements, a country physician and plant whisperer. I learned of his botanical prowess through stories passed down by relatives who intrigued me with tales of the man’s masterful ability to create spectacularly brilliant fruit trees, roses, and prolific […]
Be BAD is a philosophy I shared this past week with an out-of-state client whom I’ll call Jerri. Jerri was basically driving herself crazy trying to create her business goals for 2015. Going through the standard list of concerns for business owners, she identified things like increasing her social media presence, offering new products and […]
Goal-setting seems to get so much of the glory these days–widely acclaimed as the cornerstone activity of success. Of course, naming a goal is the first step towards achieving results–and enough cannot be said for making a goal SMART (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Time Bound). However, as powerful as the goal-setting process might be, it […]
I’m sure most of you reading this did not know Sue, but I’m sure you’d agree there’s a LOT of inspiration to be gleaned from this story about my dear friend. And while I am deeply saddened by her passing, it is also a joy to share these things about her with you. The fact […]
I was having lunch with a good friend last week. I’ll call him John here. We were discussing our respective business plans and were excited about our new projects. The conversation eventually turned reflective and philosophical (as it often does with John, probably due to his being an expert in Sociology and Teaching Theory). John […]
Last week, I discussed how staying in your comfort zone for an extended period of time is a sure-fire way to stagnate, both personally and professionally. I identified speaking engagements as a perfect vehicle for branching out because it boosts personal confidence and establishes you (within the business community) as a person of expertise in […]
