Thanksgiving Daily for CEOs
CEOs experience Thanksgiving daily. They operate in what Martin Smith referred to as a VUCA (pronounced voo-cha) environment: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. No matter what is on a CEO’s schedule, it may be derailed by internal or external issues, from an employee being hospitalized with a serious condition to a government decision with second,…
Read MoreMyWingman, LLC: The Wingman for Every CEO
” It’s lonely at the top, but it does not need to be.” I am honored to share some thoughts in CEO Weekly on navigating the tough jobs of leadership and the CEO. No matter how well prepared you are to become a CEO, the education may not exactly align with the experience. That is…
Read MoreAuthors Must Dream Big
Being an author is hard work. Commitment, dedication, and tenacity are all great descriptors, but big dreams and thoughts are foundational principles to becoming a published author. Are you ready to bring your big dreams and thoughts to life? Let’s Chat by contacting me to schedule an appointment.
Read MoreFrom the Battlefield to the Blood Bank
Veterans Day 2025 is Upon Us One of the best ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day is to plan the acknowledgement well in advance of the event. This is what ImpactLife Blood Center did by focusing on the battlefield to the blood bank. The short introductory paragraph below is the ‘ask’ for blood donations.…
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Veterans Day: Honoring Our Living Heroes
This Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to honor the brave people who’ve served our country. We’re giving away a FREE ebook copy of “The Iraq I Knew.” This book offers a powerful glimpse into the real experiences of those who lived through the war. Download your free copy to reflect on the sacrifices made…
Read MoreOh, SNAP! Meet the Challenge
Many people are currently struggling without support from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. The goal is to ensure that our government workers and others impacted by the Government Shutdown do not go hungry. It will take all of us to meet this challenge. Iowa’s Initiative On Thursday, October 30, 2025, “Governor…
Read MoreSteve Madden and Fearless Decision-making
For Inducted Members of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), nomination, selection, acceptance, and pre-induction requirements are part of the process. Nominees must complete pre-induction requirements within three weeks. The final phase is to view interviews by at least three prominent business leaders and write executive summaries. I chose shoe mogul Steve Madden as…
Read MoreWorking for Free is Not Free
Free Labor is Still Labor Look closely at the image, as you are one of the only two people in an office. Now, place a uniform on the two people in the picture — what do you have? U.S. Service Members all over the world are protecting America’s freedom without receiving the pay necessary to…
Read MoreAuthors Need Vivid Imaginations
“Being a successful author requires a vivid imagination.“ Authors are like entertainers —and many other people who may not know it: they are very creative with vivid imaginations. The award-winning The Iraq I Knew… was the only planned book opportunity below, and it was not a sure thing. Entering a book contest with thousands of…
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