"A lot of times the interview relies not so much on the interviewee, but on the interviewer." Ernie Johnson Jr It's that time of year - students graduating, entering the workforce, and interviewing for jobs. I've had my own experience with hiring as I added a new...

Here is your answer to that subject line. Yes. It can be both. Indeed, if you are a leader you are seen in a hierarchical sense to be on top. People view organizations like they do organizational charts. The manager, coach, president, or CEO is at the top, employees...

"Great salespeople are relationship builders who provide value and help their customers win " Jeffrey Gitomer My dad was a gifted salesman. He sold commercial insurance for years and raised a family of four doing it. His charisma, knowledge of product, and focus on...

"What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself." Abraham Maslow For every assignment I had in the Army I had a sergeant or non-commissioned officer. Sergeants, the envy of every military across the world, are known for telling it like it...

In 2023 we're taking our Dirt Therapy program on a BIPOC farms tours in West Michigan this summer. MIWVE' is partnering with the Flint Public Schools - MDE Michigan Department of Education and Team Nutrition USDA program to provide lifelong healthy food choices and...

"Great things never come from comfort zones." Anonymous The U.S. Army is an institution rich with leaders. From a Team Leader who leads two soldiers to a General who leads thousands, there are individuals at several echelons who carry the title of leader and or the...

"Success is the residue of planning (and resourcing)" Benjamin Franklin I was having breakfast with an old friend the other day and we were commiserating about work. He was complaining about some people he works with who have all these big ideas yet fail to understand...

"Businesses make money. Teams win championships" Colonel Rob Campbell "We lost the game because Roger missed those free throws," said no true teammate ever. The game was lost (or won) as a team. Roger should never have been placed in that position - the game resting...

Anticipation is the ultimate power. Losers react. Leaders anticipate." Tony Robbins Wouldn't you love to be a mind reader? Wouldn't it help you navigate your days interacting with and influencing others? Unfortunately we are not. We do not possess crystal balls,...

"Treat the customer as if you are that customer " Anonymous There is a dangerous phenomenon which occurs in organizations, especially in small, cohesive teams. It can be labeled as cockiness, complacency, and or shortsightedness. As teams evolve and become very good...

Small businesses often operate with small teams, which means that everyone wears many hats and performs multiple tasks. With limited resources and a lot of ground to cover, it's easy for small businesses to fall into chaos and confusion. If everyone executes a task...

"I could use a little social interaction." The Grinch I was teaching recently to a group of very busy executives. I had a lot of important topics and concepts to cover but I ensured that I stopped on time to offer breaks to the class. They needed 10-15 minutes to use...

"The problems we face as a society and as individuals are rarely due to a lack of empathy. Actually, they are often due to too much of it." Paul Bloom I'm known as an empathetic leader - one who cares deeply about people and who supports them when they encounter...

"If the relationship matters, the distance doesn't " Anonymous Who are the true members of your organization? Many leaders only consider those who work full-time near them each day, such as W2 employees. Are they leaving people out? Indeed, contractor and consultant...

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it." Jim Moran I was in New Jersey this week delivering some leadership lessons to a large group of hungry leaders seeking to invest in their people. The CEO, who kicked off the event and gave a great opening presentation...