Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Day
A guest column by Phil Symchych, a member of the Mentor Hall of Fame and a Mentor Master. He is the CEO of Symcoandco in Regina, SK. My father, John…
Odds and Ends
• I had written about University of Florida students laughing inappropriately during Grapes of Wrath (they thought the grandmother’s death in the back of the truck especially hilarious) since they’ve…
The Good Guys and the Not So Good Guys
I picked up a client at a nearby hotel and he offered to treat us to a couple of lattés at Dunkin Donuts on the way to my house. When…
The Island and the Bridge
I create global communities of bright, exciting, valuable people. Among my brands is The Architect of Professional Communities®. One of the most important common traits is the search for learning,…
Respect and Affection
Too many consultants want to be liked. They are desperate for affiliation or even deeper regard. However, what we need from buyers is respect. You can respect someone without necessarily…
Sometimes You Have to Learn and Let Go
Earlier this month my wife and I were flying from Miami back to Boston. Everyone was aboard with 20 minutes remaining until departure. I mentioned to my wife that the…
Guest Column: Notre Dame and Rutgers
(This is a guest column from Dan Coughlin, a member of my Mentor Hall of Fame. You can find the original on his blog. You can find the Hall of…
Messaging and Positioning with Mark Levy
I help clients find their big sexy idea. It’s the point-of-differentiation around which they can base their business. It acts as the focus for their marketing, books, speeches, and so…
Threescore and More
Just because you’re over 50 doesn’t mean you’re "Finished"