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Integrity is not honesty
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I’m not sure there is any one lesson that my parents stressed more than the importance of integrity when I was growing up. True to the lesson, my father did…

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Are You an ‘A’ Player?
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I’m continuously surprised how difficult it is to find ‘A’ players.  I’m even more surprised by how many people think, erroneously, that they are one of the few. Here’s a…

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Align your organization with your strategy
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Just over a week ago I made the toughest decision I have ever made as CEO of Three Pillar Global.  I laid off a handful of employees. Unlike what you…

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Why no body likes your idea
Why no one likes your idea
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Impressions matter. For better or for worse, most judgments and decisions are made with at least a minor emotional bias. When presenting a new idea or proposal or seeking buy-in,…

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Is your mind full of $%*#?
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Many people underestimate the value of a clear mind. In today’s society we tend to rush from one urgent task to another, rarely taking time to strategize, plan, or even…

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Labor Day Reflections
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Labor Day is one of the staple American holidays, marking the “unofficial end of summer,” but few people know what we’re actually celebrating. A quick look at Wikipedia reveals that…

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Why you can’t find an investor
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Every few weeks I receive a question or two from an inspiring entrepreneur looking for an investment. Some of these brave souls ask directly for capital. Others ask for introductions…

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How rapid growth leads to motion sickness
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I find myself saying it all the time – “your greatest strength is your greatest weakness.” While I typically find myself applying the saying to professional development, the old adage…

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What’s your “Personal Travel Policy”?
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I have a love-hate relationship with business travel. I love the travel; I hate being away from my family. My introduction to business travel came shortly after starting my first…

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Why Your Mobile Product is Destined for Failure
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I have bad news. It’s more than likely that your mobile app will fail. Regardless of how brilliant the idea, how innovative your technology, how strong your development team, or…

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