Over the years, I've learned to be a number geek of sorts. No, I wasn't the one who loved math in high school. In fact, I forced my way through Algebra I because it was a requirement to graduate. In college, I believe the only reason I received a C- in Statistics is because the … Continue reading The Numbers Don’t Lie – They May Mislead, Though
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Making It In Spite Of It All
Tomorrow night, my youngest of five graduates from Norman High School. At 18 and impressed with his own presence, there was a time I didn't think he'd make it. And yet, here he is. While I won't go into the whole backstory, I will simply share that two years ago he faced his demons . … Continue reading Making It In Spite Of It All
Book Review: The Dan Sullivan Question
If one question, asked consistently, could change the direction of your sales force or even your own personal sales efforts, would you take advantage of it? Would you use it?In Dan Sullivan's latest book, The Dan Sullivan Question: Ask It and Transform Anyone's Future, he introduces the reader to a very powerful question that will truly … Continue reading Book Review: The Dan Sullivan Question
What Kind of Sales Leader are You?
It's confession time for sales managers everywhere.When your reps are struggling or, better yet, when the team is short of your goal for the month, do you step into the closest phone booth, strip off your suit, and fly in to rescue the damsel or dude in distress?Every time you step in and take over … Continue reading What Kind of Sales Leader are You?
3D Printing Made Easy
http://youtu.be/xgmLgQ7YkIU The 3D lifestyle made easy: 3D printing and scanning by 3D Systems. Exclusively from Standley Systems throughout Oklahoma.
Are you settling for average?
I've raised five teenagers and I'm working on the final two. No, I'm not Catholic; just a busy Baptist. But I've heard this all to often when correcting one of my many children, "What about (name)?" "They do it also!" In other words, if someone else does it -- if the average kid does it … Continue reading Are you settling for average?
What are you doing today to impact the future?
http://youtu.be/okt0_epMHbo "What we do today, echoes in eternity!"
Would You Pass the Leadership Test?
I'm re-reading, for probably the 4th time, Frank Pacetta's book, Stop Whining - Start Winning. In it, he has list of leadership fundamentals that every leader should engage in. The list includes: Take Action Now Cut down barriers between your customers and your company Create a vision for your team Find your top performers now and … Continue reading Would You Pass the Leadership Test?
3 Steps to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Productive
3 Steps to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Productive This is a great article from Entrepreneur Magazine. If you are feeling busier (and who among us isn't?) and more stressed about what needs to get done, I recommend you check out this article. Here's a teaser... Often you get to the end of the … Continue reading 3 Steps to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Productive
Make Anything with 3D Technology
http://youtu.be/hPNxm5sWJIk I continue to be impressed by all the ways the technology we represent is changing our world. Check it out!
