Author Archives: David

One in a hundred

Posted on December 22, 2012 by David

10,000 emails. 100 open slots. That’s a 1-in-a-hundred chance. I’m pretty good at math. Not stating arrogance, just affirming my nerdy side. So I get an invitation to be a part of an exclusive opportunity. No, it’s not a multi-level … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Mark Sanborn, Meaningful, Opportunity | 4 Comments

I just want to be the janitor

Posted on December 21, 2012 by David

If you’re reading this, the Mayans were wrong. 🙂 Now that we’ve got that out of the way, it’s time to focus on your goals and dreams. If you could have your dream job, what would it be? In the … Continue reading →

Posted in Disney Institute, Dread, Love Your Job | 3 Comments

Hire them and keep them

Posted on December 20, 2012 by David

It’s no secret. One of the biggest successes of a business is its people. It can also be one of the biggest blunders. How can you tell which one it will be when you hire a new employee? Unless you’ve got … Continue reading →

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Knowing when to change course

Posted on December 19, 2012 by David

Your plan was grand. Your timing was just perfect. But things aren’t going right. Is it time for a hail-Mary? Or just a little course correction? If you’ve ever driven a car you can’t take your hands off the steering … Continue reading →

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How do you bring life to your business?

Posted on December 18, 2012 by David

Do you love your job? Like it? Dare I ask if you hate it? One of the steps at bringing life to your business is to check for a pulse. Hopefully yours is fine. But what about your business? Running … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheerleader, Focused, Motivation, Organization, Priority | Comments Off on How do you bring life to your business?