Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Growth, Marketing, Motivation, Networking, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
Respect means that people take you seriously. Nobody wants to be disrespected. How do you gain respect? Be reliable. I can’t stress this principle enough. Years ago, when we lived in MD, my wife’s personal trainer from the Healthtrax Gym in Germantown (we’ll call...
Always Compete, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Growth, Networking, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
The more I travel, the more I realize that in many cases, a lot of folks don’t really carry a lot of credibility. With that in mind, I thought I’d offer up some suggestions on how to be taken seriously. This might be helpful advice if you’re trying to influence...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Networking, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
A few years ago, I ran into a guy who coaches youth football. We talked about our sons and their experiences playing football and preparation for college. Since his son already transitioned to college, his advice to me was to establish “Team Dustin” (Dustin is my...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Networking, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
My most valued business mentor is my 90+ year old Great-Uncle, Art Lopez. I was visiting him in California a few years ago when I was there on business and he called me when I was on the way home from his house. I stopped off at a 7-11 store to get something to drink...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Growth, Networking, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
Regardless of the economy, somebody will be unemployed and seeking a new job. How can you ensure you’ll be the candidate who gets that great phone call with a job offer? Be sure to answer the 4 glowing needs every employer has in both your resume and in the...
Always Compete, Communication, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Growth, Motivation, Networking, Never Quit, Personal Mastery, Professional Development
Being on the road for business affords me an opportunity to see different places, experience different cultures, and interact with different people. Usually, if the trip is longer than a few days, I’ll find myself becoming more comfortable in the surrounding and...
