"If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence." Lao Tzu “You can never pay a soldier enough for what they do…,” I heard the U.S. Army Chief of Staff state years ago when I was a young Army officer. Military pay is known for being below...

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." John Maxwell At the beginning of each “Coaching for Leaders” podcast (find it here), host Dave Stachowiak posits, “Leaders aren’t born – they’re made.” I’ve pondered this statement or question (are...

"You are serving a customer, not a life sentence…" Laurie McIntosh “I told her we close at 5pm and she was like, all upset.” I’m standing at the checkout counter at a store this week listening to this associate complaining as she swiped my items and tallied up my...

Get Your Signed Copies Now! Limited Time Only  “I set out to create a fun, voyeuristic story about Paul’s life with its blunders, adventures, small successes, and friendships,” said Landon, who served in the U.S. Navy and has been a day trader, merchant...

IWEC's 2024 originally scheduled Washington DC Conference in November 2024 will now take place in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain in February 2025. We had to make this change due to circumstances that were out of our control. Please note that the exact dates...

The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Supply Chain Working Group convened the U.S.-EU Solar Manufacturing Policy Forum to align U.S. and EU policy around solar manufacturing and to advance the sector’s competitiveness across both markets. The Forum aimed to promote...

The U.S. Commercial Service Empower Asia initiative is partnering with Coupang, an ITA Strategic Partner for a special coffee chat session focused on Health Supplements. Join us for this online webinar and hear experts discuss how you can take advantage...

"Drama does not just walk into your life. Either you create it, invite it, or associate with it." Anonymous Do you work in an organization rich with drama where emotions are exposed frequently – where rumors and innuendos are formed by the stories people create in...

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." Buddha “Maybe I’m being a little prisoner of the moment…” said Skip Bayless, a sports commentator and columnist for ESPN following the 25-point come-from-behind...

A Strategic Approach to Combat Talent Churn in Small BusinessesIn today’s competitive business landscape, talent churn—the rate at which employees leave a company—is a significant concern for small businesses. McKinsey’s research highlights the staggering costs...

Get Your Signed Copies Now + Free Shipping  Limited Time Only  The billionaire who manipulated genetics to influence the voting scene in "Programmed to Win" is now working to become the puppet master of our government by placing his pawns in the highest...

"I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things." Mother Teresa In a vast majority of leadership relationships, the leader possesses the requisite power and influence over whom he or she leads. This power and influence...

Intelligence is knowing how to quit. Genious is knowing when to quit. But only the courage allows you to quit." Sarvesh Jain I’m leveraging the news of President Joe Biden stepping down from reelection for a second term as President of the United States. And that’s as...

The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is pleased to announce that Veterans to Farmers has joined our esteemed Military and Veteran Organization (MVO) Task Force. This strategic addition reinforces our collective mission to support veteran-owned...

"I feel the pressure of crisis each day as a business leader. I'm thankful I have Rob as a coach to help discover tools to overcome threats and the confidence to thrive. Now, with this timely and impactful book, you too can benefit from Rob’s experience and lessons....