“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” Thomas Jefferson the principal author of the Declaration of Independence said about it, “…not to find out new principles, or new arguments, never before thought of…but to...

“Facing difficulties is inevitable. Learning from them is optional.” John Maxwell In over three decades of leadership, I’ve had more leaders than I can recall. Some were great. Some were horrible. I learned from all of them and I’m a better leader because of all...

Requests for applications (RFAs) have officially launched for three new Business Builder grant programs, funded by the Northwest and Rocky Mountain USDA Regional Food Business Center. In the Northwest and Rocky Mountain region, these grants are designed to empower...

Want to promote your business? Register to have your company listed or tell us about your idea to start a business with the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce Veteran or Spouse Business Network.  Register to have your Veteran or Spouse Owned business listed on our...

Reach Veterans and their Families in Idaho Our Veterans Resource Network is a great way for veterans and their families to find FREE local resources or organizations, and a community to connect with other veterans.    Check Out Our Network of Over 100+ Local and...

Women Veterans Alliance is excited to invite you to feature your products or services in the 2025 Women Veterans Alliance Mother’s Day Gift Guide! This 1st annual Mother's Day guide highlights and promotes women veteran-owned businesses, providing a...

A couple of weeks ago, I gave a keynote in NOLA at Performance Contractors Leadership Rally Point where I touched on this issue, and I want to share it again with my readers here. Leaders operate off of information. We take in (or should) as much information as...

When there's an elephant in the room introduce him." Randy Pausch We've all heard the expression, "the elephant in the room," which acknowledges an important or even controversial topic. These are real conversations that ought to be had between leaders and their...

Multiple tasks and people to lead and manage? Try plate spinning! "I’m a multi-tasking procrastinator. I can put off multiple things at once.” Office Humor I’m sure you have seen those acts where an entertainer has multiple plates spinning atop numerous poles. He...

The Women Veterans Alliance is teaming up with Soldiers To Sidelines (STS) for the 5th year in a row to present the Military Women's Coaching Certification Seminar. Soldiers To Sidelines empowers and educates veterans and service members to become coaches focused on...

Farmer Veteran Coalition Celebrates its 16th Birthday! For 16 years, FVC has been standing strong with our nation's heroes, helping Veterans find purpose and success in agriculture. Thanks to YOUR support, we've kept membership and services FREE for those who served...

"The way you handle your bad employees determines how long your good employees will stay." I was consulting one of my clients, a medical service company and I heard the lead nurse utter this phrase. I asked her to repeat it because I thought she perfectly captured (as...

"The best way to persuade is with your ears.” Dean Rusk I was reading a book recently about Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Commanding General of the Allied Expeditionary Force in World War II and our 34th President of the United States. Ike, as he was commonly...

Commander's Critical Information Requirements can help your team determine what needs to make it up the flagpole. "It's not information overload, it's filter failure." - Clay Shirky Communication technology such as email, chat programs like Slack, and text have eased...

The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is excited to announce that Nana Fund, formerly known as GetGrant, is partnering with the Military and Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force. This partnership highlights Nana Fund’s commitment to pairing...