Category: Culture and Inspiration

The world doesn’t need you to know everything. The world doesn’t need you to be perfect. The world just needs you to show up and give it your best shot. So lead by example, share your experiences and inspire others with your actions. And never hold your gifts back. – Sam Brown, @smarttwenties Challenge, overcome. Challenge, … Continue reading “I Can Do Anything”

It wasn’t who he was being, but once Brian Davis learned to live from the inside out, everything changed. “I’m a very reserved and introverted person,” says Brian. “And this career has forced me, in a good way, to open up my personality and be a better version of myself. It’s OK to be introverted, … Continue reading “The Why”

Words matter. In life, as in business, your word is your bond. Say what you mean, then act upon it, show up, do it with great integrity, character, and commitment. Live truly through these timeless traits and see your business and your life flourish. In other words, build a great business and build a great … Continue reading “Superman”

Cherie Jones plays by the rules, at least when it comes to business – work hard, work smart, do it right. Cherie’s mom and dad drilled those principles into her from the time Cherie was a young lady. It was a good thing too because more than a decade ago when she started working with … Continue reading “Quality Matters”

His name is Jason Blank. And for Jason, you can fill in the blank with one word, the word he believes and knows will bring about success. That one word is work. For Jason, it’s all about hard work. Relentless effort. Unwavering passion. Focused desire. That’s what it takes to be the best-of-the-best. You must be … Continue reading “Work”

“You get that feeling about something and you get really passionate and you put everything into it, kind of like this business, you’ve got to be all in.” – Bobby Sparks Bobby Sparks knows from passion, perseverance and going all in – for years he poured his heart and soul into music. For most of his … Continue reading “The Band”

“You must have some kind of vision. You want to be in the driver’s seat of your own life because if you’re not, life will drive you.” – Oprah Winfrey For most of her life, April Clark was pretty good at taking the wheel and steering the course of her life. When there were speed bumps … Continue reading “Rise Above”

For Jim Schrader, it all adds up. Add value to people, do great work and look at the world with hope in your heart, where you can find a way to make it a better place. As a man with a degree in accounting, Jim can crunch the numbers with the best of them – … Continue reading “Lead With HOPE”

“Who you are, what your values are, what you stand for they are your anchor, your north star. You won’t find them in a book. You’ll find them in your soul.” – Anne M. Mulcahy Just ask Cathy Pope how she wants to be viewed and how she wants to be remembered and she’ll tell you … Continue reading “North Star”

For Michael Laughlin there’s plenty of reason to smile, he’s living full-out in the fourth of his five 20’s. Five 20’s? It will all make sense in a moment. “I had an aunt who lived to 103 and on her 90th birthday she told me 100 years goes pretty fast,” says Mike. “She said 100 … Continue reading “Just Smile”