As Hurricane Helene passed through Sarasota, Kathy and I were watching the 70 mph winds and rain pound outside our hotel. Amid this vast storm, truck after truck started rolling into the parking lot.  Before long we watched dozens of linemen enter the lobby in their muddy clothes. Some were from Tennessee, others said Georgia.  ...

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Recently, Kathy and I found ourselves impacted by Hurricane Helene. After evacuating from the island we were visiting, we secured a downtown Sarasota hotel for three days.  During the height of the hurricane, most restaurants were closed. But one ambitious pizza restaurant owner saw an opportunity due to the weather.   He passed out flyers at ...

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Kathy and I returned from a beautiful morning on the beach. The sun was shining, the wind was gentle, and the day looked like it would bring more of the same.  Then we received the call. We were told that Hurricane Helene was headed in our direction and that we needed to evacuate the island.  ...

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Election Days are one of the most polarizing days of the year. Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, passion about a party can bring heated debate.  The only thing the majority of the population seems to agree on is the lack of trust in our politicians. Yet, their work remains very important!   Politicians are ...

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My new friend, Gary Harpst, has developed a new tool that could prove to be just as important as our CRMs, called a Kingdom ERM for employee relationship management.  For task-oriented people, like myself, we desire to nurture our team, but without some form of reminders or prompts it easily gets forgotten. Gary’s system is ...

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During the Presidential Debate, Vice President Harris accused former President Trump of selling special treatment to foreign leaders because they flattered the former President. Whether or not that statement is true is not my point.  My point is that flattery can be a snare for many leaders. Success often breeds pride, and pride can lead ...

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A recent Harvard Business Review article highlighted experiments that discovered that 46% of people accepted job offers without any negotiation, out of fear that the offer may be withdrawn.  Obviously, they are willing to work for that amount. But they may feel they are worth more pay.  As an employer who desires to shepherd your ...

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Recently, I provided counsel to Jeff who is trying to dissolve a partnership that has soured. Jeff’s partner has broken laws, violated Jeff’s trust, and created financial chaos in their shared business.  One of Jeff’s options includes signing a new agreement with Jeff’s partner. However, there is legitimate concern about signing an agreement with someone ...

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The music artist, Lecrae, stated in an interview on essence.com that he faced significant challenges in his early years finding any recording companies to sign him. The Christian studios told Lecrae that his music was too edgy, while the secular studios said his music was too Christian.  This drove Lecrae to a more unconventional approach ...

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The ESPN documentary “Broke” showcased the challenges of professional athletes who suddenly come into huge salaries without adequate preparation for handling their new wealth.  Even though the profiled athletes had amazing talents and power on the field, they strained to effectively manage their money. They struggled with greed, peer competition for the flashiest purchases, and ...

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