

The Age Debate: Assessing the Capabilities
Age, in itself, shouldn’t be the sole criterion to disqualify someone from an endeavor, including running for president. The reason I believe this to be true is throughout my life, I’ve known many individuals in their 70s and 80s who were highly capable, especially mentally. They functioned at a high level in various roles.

The Essential Sunday: Reflect, Refresh, Recharge
The importance of taking time to recharge cannot be overstated. It's crucial for not only our mental health but also for effective planning ahead. Our essential Sunday provides a refreshing opportunity to reset and recharge. For me, inspiration plays a significant role in this renewal process, while others may find rest to be immensely beneficial. Regardless of the method, it is imperative that we allocate time to recharge.

Courage First: The Foundation to Being a Professional Salesperson
In 1984, I decided to become a professional salesperson, meaning I committed to it as a career. To say that being a professional salesperson is hard is a huge understatement. Why is it so hard?

Mastering Leadership: The Power of Effective Communication
Knowing that leadership has such an influence on our lives, it is very important that we realize what leadership is all about. Leading effectively, whether it entails steering a team or mastering self-direction, is indispensable. The art of effective leadership is not merely about holding a position of authority but demonstrating the values of leading by example and that example includes communication.

Blog Vision: On a Journey … Chasing Better!
Have you ever been on a journey to chase better? Well, that's what drives me every day. I've always had this inner fire pushing me to improve.

Gain the Power: "Get to" over "Have to"
In the context of business, this change in language holds significant potential. As leaders, fostering a culture of appreciation lays the groundwork for achieving success. When employees perceive their work as a privilege rather than an obligation, the ripple effects are profound.

Transforming Business Culture: One Interaction at a Time
Let’s look at how this philosophy can profoundly influence our professional lives and businesses. This approach isn't just applicable to our personal lives; it's equally transformative when integrated into our work environments.

Small Acts, Big Impact: Redefining Influence in Daily Life
It's about leaving the world a little better than you found it, every day.

Revolutionizing Collegiate Sports: The Impact of NIL and Transfer Portal
The seismic changes brought about by NIL and the transfer portal in collegiate athletics represent the most transformative period in the realm of sports within my lifetime.

Winning: John Calipari's Complex Legacy at Kentucky
In his 15-year tenure at Kentucky, Calipari achieved a commendable record, with his teams securing 410 victories and experiencing 122 defeats, averaging 27 wins and 8 losses per season.

Unleashing Creativity: The Lifeblood of a Media Account Executive
When considering the requirements for success as an Account Executive, creativity is indeed paramount. Here are 5 crucial places that prove that creativity is the lifeblood of a Media Account Executive.

🏀March Madness: Crafting Timeless Memories
We love to create memories. Sports has been an avenue for creating many memories and March Madness is at the top of that list.

Anger: The Consuming Flame Within
Anger, an intense emotion, often directs our energy away from constructive action, becoming an emotional and reactionary force.

Crazy or Not - I Love Change
Change often bears the title of the most unwelcome necessity for a fulfilling life. Numerous individuals expend considerable effort to sidestep change, mostly because it propels them out of their comfort zones. This discomfort is precisely why true growth, or improvement, is unattainable without first enduring some level of discomfort.

Dispelling the Myth: The Distinction Between Managers and Leaders
Through empathy, service, and effective communication, managers can transcend their administrative duties to become true leaders, fostering environments where creativity, productivity, and mutual respect flourish.

Culture Mastery: Elevating Conviction to its Pinnacle
Culture is everything. Make no mistake about it, your business will have a culture. It’s either one that you set or other strong personalities in your organization will create it and most of the time not the one that you would desire.

Guiding Champions: The Impactful Legacy of Coaches in Shaping Youth
The essence of a great coach is encapsulated in the acronym COACH, which stands for Care, Optimize, Attitude, Consistent, and Honesty. These qualities not only define the role of a coach but also leave a lasting impact on young athletes, shaping them into individuals of character, resilience, and integrity.

Optimize Your Energy: Control the Controllables
A portion of our daily decisions are related to things we have no control over, that time and energy is wasted. I don’t have time and energy to waste … Do you?

The Crucial Role of Determination in the Journey to Win
The 3rd pillar of the Expect to Win Mindset is Determination. The 3rd D is the unwavering commitment necessary to achieve goals despite challenges. This essential trait requires a combination of solid resolve, the capacity to endure hardships, and is lauded as key to navigating and overcoming obstacles for success. True determination, when blended with discipline and dedication, makes the idea of quitting or doubting oneself an unacceptable response to adversity.

Fueling Success: The Critical Role of Dedication in the 'Expect to Win' Mindset
Dedication is the second pillar of the Expect to Win mindset. It is the unwavering commitment to a goal or cause. Dedication requires individuals to have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and a deep sense of purpose that motivates them to keep going, even when the going gets tough.