Vision

Pitching Your Proposal, Part I

2019-01-02T14:51:43-06:00January 14th, 2019|Tags: , , |

According to molecular biologist, John Medina, the human brain craves meaning more than details.  This means, according to Harvard Business Review, that the details will be lost in promoting your organization unless they first hear why your concept is important. For business leaders, your “why” is your pitch or tagline. Carmen Gallo, a Harvard University instructor, has three recommendations for ...

Common Mistakes for New Entrepreneurs, Part IV

2019-01-02T14:33:29-06:00January 10th, 2019|Tags: , , |

While coaching a young entrepreneur I was reminded of several common mistakes made by new business owners. The fourth common mistake I’ve experienced is “inconsistent messaging.” Your core purpose for your business can be presented in many ways to the public. But the best traction comes when you have a core message and it’s used consistently by everyone in your ...

Common Mistakes for New Entrepreneurs, Part III

2019-01-02T14:25:50-06:00January 9th, 2019|Tags: , , |

While coaching a young entrepreneur I was reminded of several common mistakes made by new business owners. The third most common mistake I’ve encountered is “the lack of a clear purpose.” When one starts out in business, the pursuit of cash is so pressing that many entrepreneurs do whatever job that pays the bills. This practice expands the original business ...

One Veteran’s Dream

2018-11-09T09:40:49-06:00November 12th, 2018|Tags: , , |

In 1945, Raymond Weeks returned to Birmingham as a World War II veteran. He dreamed of having a day when the country honored the living and dead veterans. Mr. Weeks picked November 11th as his preferred date and developed a plan to present his petition to the highest level of military officer he could reach; the Army Chief of Staff. ...

20/20 Vision

2018-03-14T08:42:17-05:00April 20th, 2017|Tags: , , |

My friend, Roger, and I were trying to help a couple with their finances when Roger shared that “Husbands often operate like a periscope. They’re looking out on the horizon for what’s next to determine which direction to head.” “Wives, on the other hand,” Roger continued, “are like microscopes. They’re concerned with the immediate and real needs of the family ...

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