My experience as a business owner is an emotional roller coaster. There are days when our company is running so smooth that you get all tingly on the inside. Other days you want to turn off the lights and lock the door for good. What I have learned from this is to handle the emotional […]

“So if you’re in the middle of the shit right now, don’t quit.”   Those times that bring us to our knees, bend us to the breaking point and cause the most pain will become the foundation of the greatest version of ourselves.   We all have bad times, and they seem endless when we’re […]

“Since you’ll inevitably find yourself in this situation, you might as well be prepared for it.”    Networking isn’t dead, but it has changed forever.   Before looking at how to survive the standard networking event, and even get something out of it, let’s look at the ideal networking.  The best way to grow a […]

“They’ll become the your backbone, and will lead to stronger decision-making and a happier future.”   We all have things that make us go.  While they may be difficult to discover, understanding them is the backbone of leading a successful life. We all must understand what drives us in order to define and attain our […]

“It’s simple: actively work each day to better understand yourself, and then live it out.”   You can’t be your best or reach your own definition of success unless you’re true to yourself. That takes work. In the years that have brought you to this moment in time, you’ve encountered countless distractions.  The social world […]

 “If you create a genuinely strong personal brand, you’ll get a nod the next time an opportunity opens up.”   Your personal brand is everything.   I’ve seen it cut people at knees without them every realizing it.  As they reach for higher positions and better pay, they have this unseen force keeping them from everything […]

“If you don’t listen to your teammates, you’re just a 1-person team not using the talents of those around you.” Want to lead a team?  In your first leadership role and not sure how to start?  Here’s 5 simple steps to point you in the right direction.   Have a vision – Before you bring […]