Johnny the Bagger
For years I’ve heard the story of Johnny the Bagger. The young man with downs syndrome who was inspired to … Read more
success, effective management, key success factors
Look up the word “change” in any search engine and you’ll be bombarded with quotes, statistics, songs, pictures, the list … Read more
The Power of a Business Focus
A business’s natural tendency is to try to be all things to all people. In an ad on my local … Read more
Leadership Lessons from Adrian Fenty and Michele Rhee
There is a line from an old James Taylor song that says “you can’t treat people like meat without getting … Read more
How to Create 200 Jobs Out of Thin Air
“A recent report by the Sage Policy Group and the Nearing Group affirms the positive economic impact of UMBC’sACTiVATE® program. … Read more
3 Ways Transparency Can Save You Time and Money
I think we’ll all admit it’s refreshing and even energizing to be in a meeting when all the cards are … Read more
What’s in Your Wallet? 6 Questions on What Market You Are In
Do you know what marketplace your company is in? A lot of company leaders don’t. For example, you may say … Read more
5 Reasons Why Your Workplace Suffers from the Negativity Blues
We’ve all been around these types. You know who I mean. Those people who see the bad in everything. A … Read more
The Power of Life Long Learning – Take the 90 Day Challenge
About ten years ago, my wife and I attended the annual neighborhood Christmas party when I found myself cheerfully buried … Read more