The Rising Tide of Capitalism April 5, 2006 The topic of economics has been an underlying theme during discussions with Orrin Woodward when conversing on business and politics. On more than one occasion we have discussed the disparity of results in a capitalistic society and the resulting outcome that it produces both economically and socially. Some with a socialist mindset see disparity within America and fail to see progress but rather social injustice. In my opinion, this can only be attributed to a lack of understanding or incorrect world view. Click here for the rest of the article...
	Leadership equals greater responsibility not greater perks! June 1, 2006 I have always been taught that with greater leadership roles comes greater responsibility not more perks and special treatment. This is so hard for many people in today's society to understand. They feel that once they reach that certain position within the company, achieve a certain rank in the military, or in case of many of our political leaders...get elected to office...that they now have special perks and privileges that allow them to roam free unchained by the laws and regulations of the common man. Click here for the rest of the article...
	Capitalism Under Seige July 26, 2006 America was founded on and developed over the course of her existence the capitalistic enterprise which fueled her meteoric rise to the top of world power and dominance. Under no other economic system has any other country in any other period of human existence risen to such lofty heights in such a short period of time. The results speak for themselves. Click here for the rest of the article...
	Why Leadership Matters! July 12, 2006 I had an interesting conversation yesterday with someone who asked the question, "Why does leadership matter in building a business?" To be honest, I was taken aback with the pointed question and even more so when I realized they were seriously questioning whether leadership was relevant at all and they were a so called "industry expert" qualified in business matters. Click here for the rest of the article...
	How To Succeed In The Game Of Business October 6, 2006 "Never underestimate your competition. I think a competitive spirit is essential to both personal and corporate business success. And how you stack up against the competition is one of the best yardsticks for measuring that success. But there is a major difference between competition in business and competing in sports. In both cases the idea is to win, to beat everyone else. But in business there is no end to the game. There are no insurmountable leads. The competition always has time to catch up." Click here for the rest of the article...
	Starbucks Experience January 6, 2007 I just finished reading The Starbucks Experience by Joesph Michelli and think this would be an excellent book to read for anyone in a leadership role supporting customers in any fashion. I have picked out a few quotes from within the book that I feel will give the reader a better insight into the culture of Starbucks and how they have developed a service first attitude with their staff around the world. Click here for the rest of the article...
	You Don't Need A Title To Be A Leader January 23, 2007 Money is a mystery in many ways, and it seems a lot of people spend significant portions of their time and energy attempting to figure out the 'money thing'. Some people make it the focus of their life. Others ignore it almost entirely. Most are in between. Click here for the rest of the article...
	Primal Leadership Quotes February 24, 2007 The level of leadership exhibited determines the results. Over time, where there are lackluster results, there is a leadership deficiency. Where there are stellar results, there is strong leadership. John Maxwell says that "everything rises and falls on leadership." Click here for the rest of the article...
	The New Rules of Business Marketing! June 6, 2007 The below excerpts come from an article Seth Godin wrote for Forbes Magazine. His piece entitled Your Product, Your Customer was published in the May 7, 2007 edition of Forbes on page 90. His words echo what Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady have been talking about for years. Business is built on relationships and trust. In the new economy those who can build networks of customers loyal to a certain product or service will win over the mass marketers trying the old and tired methods of the 60's and 70's. Click here for the rest of the article...