I was in a meeting the other day and was suddenly struck by a thought: Just because a person is at the top of an organization, that doesn’t necessarily mean…
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Would You Want to Work Here?
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a high-energy, fun-loving guy. I’m always on the go, making sales, supervising roofing installations, or giving away another roof to a deserving veteran. I…
Who is that Man in the Mirror?
Who is that Man in the Mirror? Let’s talk about honesty and integrity. These are two words that people often associate with successful leaders. And they’re two words that…
Make 2019 a Risk-Filled Year!
Make 2019 a Risk-Filled Year! I know this blog title is a little unconventional. Most people are warned not to take risks instead of being encouraged to take them….
What Is Your WHY?
What is your WHY? Many business schools teach that in order to be successful in the marketplace – any marketplace – you have to have a unique selling proposition or…
Leadership style and philosophy
Leadership style and philosophy help drive successful organizations. It occurred to me the other day that I’m in the very fortunate position of having had the opportunity to create and…
Rebuilding after Crisis
Rebuilding after Crisis There’s nothing more devastating than putting your life into an entrepreneurial endeavor only to have it go belly up. All those hours – sometimes years – of…
Entrepreneurial Lessons
Garen Armstrong – Venture 1 – Labor Day Labor Day Lessons In this country in the 19th century, trade unionists proposed a holiday to celebrate the impact that workers across…
Labor Day Lessons
In this country in the 19th century, trade unionists proposed a holiday to celebrate the impact that workers across the country had on “the strength, prosperity, laws, and well-being of…