The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale

This classic was written and recorded over 50 years ago and it still has such a simplicity to it that you can’t help but be inspired to make your life one that you truly desire. I tend to listen to this atleast one time per month as it continues to be one of those resources…

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What is Your Giving Commitment/Pledge

I have been humbled and inspired by the continued works of Bill and Melinda Gates, as well as Warren Buffett. The three of them are having such a profound impact on the non-profit world, not only now, but into the future. I just finished re-reading an article from the July 5, 2010 Fortune Magazine (The…

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The Element by Ken Robinson

I was walking through an airport a few months back when I stumbled across this book and once I opened it, I was unable to put it down. The insights, history, facts, and opinions of Mr. Robinson are admired and respected the world over as an author and speaker. I was able to watch a…

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Little Red Book of Selling by Jeffrey Gitomer

Jeffrey is one of my favorite speaker/authors for his ability to blend humor, challenge, and inspiration into all of his messages. He is a proven winner when it comes to sales and success and in this book he shares many of the basic elements that must be considered and implemented in order for you to…

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JGID! – Just Get It Done

I had created this acronym back in the days when I was Director of Management Training and Recruitment for Famous Dave’s BBQ and was reminded of it recently as I was going through some old materials. It has as much “power” with me today as it did then. JGID – JUST GET IT DONE! I…

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