10 Rules For Successful Farming – And Living
Although I enjoyed a successful career in real estate for a number of years, the influence of growing up on a farm has never left ...
Has Someone Or Something Moved Your ‘Cheese’?
Recently I re-read the classic book, Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, M.D. First published in 1998, this allegory still resonates for many of ...
Seeking Hope In Seemingly Hopeless Times
Among the indirect effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic – we might term it “collateral damage” – has been a dramatic increase in people of ...
Affirming The Dignity Of Work
The global pandemic affected virtually every one of us, and even though the dire warnings have ended, its impact was still being felt many months ...
The Value Of The Long View Of Life
My son’s basketball coach used to deliver a simple message: “Do not let high school basketball be the best thing or worst thing that has ...
Serving Others – And Being Treated Like A Servant
In the marketplace, we hear terms such as “business leaders,” “corporate executives” and entrepreneurs in referring to people holding positions of influence and authority. But ...
Not Growing A Business – Can That Be A Good Plan?
My family has been filled with people who worked for themselves, owning their own businesses. I always knew I wanted to do the same. My ...
The Snares Of Success
Recently, I interviewed Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, about the snares of success. She was an 8th-grade educated, stay-at-home, Amish mom when she ...
Your ‘Brand’ Is A Reflection Of Who You Are
Perhaps more than ever before, businesses face great pressure to establish their “brands.” We hear much about “brand identity” and product recognition, the importance of ...
Things Worth Knowing About Finances
Having been an investment advisor for many years, I often hear the question, “What is the number one financial mistake many investors make?” My answer ...
Coping With The Shadows Of Daily Life
As an insurance agent, I deal with death more than most. At the height of COVID-19, four of my clients have succumbed to the virus ...
Strength Through Accountability
More often than we would like, we hear sad, sometimes scandalous stories of prominent leaders found guilty of moral or ethical wrongdoing. Someone who built ...
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