Sayings for a successful life in business Some time ago, I wrote a piece on cowboy wisdom for the business world. I recently stumbled on some additional Will Rogers quotes that are wonderful observations about a successful life in business. See if you agree with me. “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run […]
I recently had a heartwarming conversation with a woman who runs a commercial construction company. I had some background in this area from years ago, and I asked if it was still a sexist environment and whether that was a problem. She said something like, “I don’t think about it. I just move forward.” To […]
(The following is an excerpt from Todd’s book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. Now available for Kindle on Amazon!) Mantra # 7: Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires It is dangerous for a leader to become a […]
The following is an excerpt from Todd’s book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. In Chapter One he explores “the seven mantras of successful leadership.” Here is the sixth. (The others are all on Todd’s website— HERE.) Mantra # […]
The following is an excerpt from Todd’s book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. In Chapter One he explores “the seven mantras of successful leadership.” Here is the fifth. (The others are all on Todd’s website— HERE.) Years […]
The following is an excerpt from Todd’s book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. In Chapter One he explores “the seven mantras of successful leadership.” Here is the fourth. (The third can be found HERE.) Mantra # 4: […]
The following is an excerpt from Todd’s book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. In Chapter One he explores “the seven mantras of successful leadership.” Here is the third. (The second can be found HERE.) Mantra # 3: […]
The following is an excerpt from my book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. In Chapter One I explore “the seven mantras of successful leadership.” Here is the second—a leadership development opportunity for most CEOs. Mantra # 2: Visibility […]
The following is an excerpt from my book, “Never Kick A Cow Chip On A Hot Day—Real Lessons For Real CEOs And Those Who Want To Be” from Morgan James Publishing. In Chapter One I explore “the seven mantras of successful leadership.” Here is the first—one that I frequently rely upon in my leadership coaching. […]
A successful entrepreneur whom I advised sold his company to another firm. He focused on running and growing his business for many years and then had a brief, intense period of working through the sales process. Because he’s a bright guy, the new firm wants him around in a senior role. He wants it to […]