Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
At Boss Builders, we always stress that one of the key responsibilities of The Boss is to “protect the house.” This involves being aware of safety hazards, HR/EEO violations, and customer and company reputation problems. A fourth area though is around your company’s...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
As The Boss, do you ever wonder why employees seem to be getting away with stuff and you only hear about it when your Boss yells at you? Do you wonder why your ideas never seemed to get anyone’s attention? If so, maybe it’s time to explore a new old tool called the...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
In the 2018 biographical account of Queen’s lead singer Freddie Mercury, we see a poignant conversation Mercury has with his father shortly before the band performs at 1985’s Live Aid concert in England. Up to this point, his relationship with his father has been...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
One thing I’ve learned in the years since moving from the congested suburbs of Maryland to the backwoods of Tennessee is the need for forest management. The home and land we bought came with lower property taxes provided we perform regular agricultural activities. ...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
As The Boss, you wield a lot of power and influence. So much so that you probably don’t know you’ve caused a huge mess by simply thinking out loud. I remember back in the Navy, all it took for the command to completely go bonkers over something was for the...
Always Compete, Gaining an Edge, Get Better, Go Full Speed, Goal Setting, Growth, Motivation, Personal Mastery, Problem-Solving, Professional Development
I’m a boxing fan. I’m a bigger fan of MMA since the fights have more action and champions actively seek the toughest fights and never duck opponents, but boxing is my first love. At the beginning of the fight, just before the opening bell rings, the referee brings...