My kids don’t know any different. They were born into our police family. Almost every room in our house has some sort of “thin blue line.” Our closets are filled with police fundraiser shirts and even a freshly minted police costume for trick-or-treating this year. It’s who we are, and that’s nothing new. But it…
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I can remember being in a job interview and the question is asked… “What do you consider to be your strengths?” At the time, I had always prided myself in a particular strength, one that I always felt had a lot of value in an organization, and made me more efficient in my work. My…
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Life and business lessons show up in some of the most unusual ways. A new one recently emerged for me after watching the 24 hours of Le Mans, the perennial auto race in France. What unfolded in the closing minutes of the 2016 Le Mans 24 was not only remarkable, but now serves as a principle,…
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I was in an unfamiliar city in a historic building, exploring the space with a reporter I’d only emailed and communicated with over the phone. As we reached yet another floor, our elevator opened to a darkened space. Rows of abandoned desks were visible. A space that I can imagine was once alive with so…
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The answer? Turn off your bleepin’ phone. Be present. It’s as simple as that, your life will instantly be more enjoyable. Social media can be great and wonderful, especially when it comes to your business. I’ve seen how successful clients have been with their social media accounts with consistency, posting quality content, being REAL, and…
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