by Motivated Magazine | Jan 8, 2013 | Lead
Over the past several years, I have visited some of the world’s poorest nations. Often these visits are made on the heels of heartbreaking disasters. When I arrive home, the question from many is very often the same: “How can you handle seeing what you’ve just seen;...
by Motivated Magazine | Sep 20, 2011 | Lead
As the founder and CEO of the financial literacy nonprofit organization, Operation HOPE, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to meet many great leaders – powerful men and women such as President Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and civil rights icons Dorothy...
by Motivated Magazine | Jul 20, 2011 | Lead
Last week I had dinner with our sales manager and a business growth consultant. The consultant was offering dramatic sales strategies and processes to reenergize, retool, rethink, and train our 16 sales representatives all in an effort to help us realize our vision....
by Motivated Magazine | Jun 9, 2011 | Lead
As a kid, I loved the movie Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (who am I kidding, I still love this timeless classic)! I must sheepishly admit that I just watched this movie last night for the hundredth time and every time I watch it I glean another collective...
by Motivated Magazine | May 27, 2011 | Lead
“Never aim to [Fit In] because when you [Stand Out] you CAN’T be [Left Out].”- Alfred Blake. Breathe life into the soul by accepting your unique mold. In the life we lead as humans, we will typically fall into one of the following categories; we either fit in,...
by Motivated Magazine | May 18, 2011 | Lead
In 2008, I was touring with one of Canada’s foremost youth leadership development organizations when I met Joshua. At the time, Joshua was an elementary school student in Alberta. He was selected by his teachers to attend a workshop designed by the organization that I...
