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Beyond Distinction: Why Standing Out Is No Longer Enough (And What to Do About It)

As you likely know, I’ve championed a singular, essential idea for many years: in a hyper-competitive, overcrowded marketplace, distinction isn’t optional—it’s vital. If your organization fails to stand out, you risk becoming invisible. And if you're...

Why “Good Enough” is Costing You Profits

In today's business landscape, a silent threat lurks in the shadows, methodically eroding profits and market share. This adversary isn't a new technology or nimble startup – it's the mindset of complacency that has infiltrated countless organizations. While corporate...

Market Turbulence: Why Traditional Change Management No Longer Cuts It

For many years, both business leaders as well as authors and speakers (like me) have talked at length about "managing change." The title of my first business speech many years ago was “Dragonslayers” on overcoming the overwhelming monster of change on our voyage to...

The Perils of Complacency: First Lessons from My Rotator Cuff Surgery

Last week, I underwent rotator cuff surgery on my dominant right side, sending me on a challenging journey that has unexpectedly enriched my perspective on life and business. The next 4 to 6 weeks will find my arm and hand – the ones I rely on most – immobilized. And...

Embracing Change: The Unexpected Opportunity of a Forced Pause

In my whirlwind of a career as a professional speaker and author, constantly navigating through airports, speaking on stages across the globe, and engaging with diverse audiences, the concept of a prolonged pause seemed unfathomable to me. However, life, as it often...

Not Just “Thanksgiving” – it’s “Thanks-LIVING”

In our fast-paced world, where challenges abound, and gratitude often takes a backseat, embracing the concept of "ThanksLiving" is more vital than ever. My mentor, Grady Nutt, introduced me to this idea through his chapter "ThanksLiving" in a book of verse. The...

Building Trust: A Foundation of Creating Distinction

Last week, I had the privilege of both attending and addressing the Trusted Leader Summit, sponsored by Trust Edge, the incredible training and content organization led by my friend, renowned trust expert David Horsager. In my decades of experience as a...

Innovation Versus Tradition: Striking the Right Balance for the Ultimate Customer Experience

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the delicate dance between honoring tradition and embracing innovation is a critical one. Are you so bound in the past that you fail to focus on the future? Or are you so forward-looking, you ignore the values and traditions...

The Power of Distinction: The Key to Unlock the Gates of Success

In today's hyper-competitive landscape, it's an unavoidable reality that everything you desire—be it for your organization, your career, or your personal life—is within the control of someone else. Whether it's landing a coveted job, sealing a business deal, or...

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