Without persistence, starting over is but a blip on the radar of those who choose to live a mediocre life.

"Are you willing to do what Bruce Lee did to become who Bruce Lee was?"​

When we realize that WE have the power to choose whether to be a victim or a victor, our outlook changes.

The right posture puts you in a position for continued growth and improvement. It requires an intentional act.

Opportunities are always before us, but they only appear to the observant. What "could be" requires we question ourselves. It is an area where leaders often fail but is critical to their success. Read, apply, and share to inspire others.

A divided electorate, a "cancel culture", and open hostility on social media is evidence of a lack of civility in our interactions with people we don't necessarily agree with. In this week's leadership blog, a reminder that It is okay to agree to disagree. It is not okay to be disagreeable. People are valuable...and need to be valued. We can't have a healthy, open, and prosperous society without this.

Destination-disease is the death of a leader. Today, I pause to remember the life and legacy of actor, Sean Connery, and the 7 Life Lessons he taught me. Connery understood destination-disease is the death of a leader. Personal growth is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy, read, and share on your own social media.

When self-indulgence and the relentless pursuit of profits of people become the norm, you're a Gimmie-Pig! In this week's Black Belt Leadership blog, I identify this dangerous mindset and share some insights into how we rid ourselves of a self-absorbed, self-centered mindset. Read and apply. Feel free to share this message with others.

While we can't manage time, we can manage what we DO with the time we've been allocated each day. In this week's blog, I offer some insights into the fallacy of time management and practical tips you can take to get more productivity out of each day. Don't let distraction or Parkinson's Law hold you back from REAL success!

Little things, if overlooked or ignored, can become bigger things that cause real problems. In this week's Be a Black Belt Leader blog, the impact of the "little things" we allow into our lives or the organizations we lead, and their negative impact on productivity, profitability, and morale are highlighted. The questions posed at the end of this blog challenge you to think into this issue, and take corrective action. Read, share your comments, and please feel free to share this so others can grow as well.