Total Trust Takes Time

By Jim Langley There was a time when a simple handshake was as good as a contractual agreement signed by two or more parties. For the most part, those days have been gone for a long, long time. In fact, even signed contracts are often broken and contested more than we...

Being Prepared For Such A Time As This

By Rick Boxx Years ago, while on a flight in South Africa, I met a young lady named Emma. At the time she was an event planner, and spoke enthusiastically about her career, although uncertain about where it eventually would lead. I enjoy meeting with people who are...

The Bountiful Benefits Of Brokenness

By Robert J Tamasy In the business and professional world, we admire strong and bold leaders. Stakeholders in companies typically look for proud, assertive individuals to head their organisations, whose courage, confidence, and determination seem unshakable. In His...

The Co-Signing Conundrum

By Jim Mathis In difficult economic times, many of us have friends or relatives in need. We want to do whatever we can to help. The easy thing may be to just give them some money. A gift card to the grocery store or paying a utility bill can be a big relief for...

Avoiding The Minefield Of Mediocrity

By Robert J. Tamasy How do you feel when a server in a restaurant is friendly, seems genuinely interested in you, and is prompt in attending to your needs? Or a sales rep who demonstrates eagerness and does more than earning a commission – who goes the extra mile...