Business

How curiosity, risk-taking, creativity, and even my failures were rewritten into a calling far bigger than myself. “God weaves every thread—strong and frayed—into a story He’s been writing since before we knew our own.” I’ve been reflecting on the strange, beautiful mix of gifts God embedded in me long before I understood who they were ultimately for. When I trace the thread back—through early days of self-taught programming at an MS…

How many of you have worked for a boss who was a micromanager? Raise your hand. You are not alone, trust me. We all have at some point in our career. At times, it feels like a support group would be helpful; a place where we can express our frustration and concerns.Like in most places in our everyday lives, good communication is essential in quality relationships. Micromanagers, however, struggle with quality communication. As an example, they tend to discourage independent…

I was listening to a podcast today by Alan Weiss who invited a guest to join him. In Steven Gaffney’s book “Just Be Honest: Authentic Communication Strategies that Get Results and Last a Lifetime,” he emphasizes the fact that honesty is still not only the best policy; it’s the easiest and most effective way to communicate.  He goes on to say that you can use honesty as a tool to get immediate and dramatic results with anyone,…

Do you remember Top Gun: Maverick’s climactic scene?As Maverick flew away from enemy territory, his F-14 clipped the roof of a building and lost its front landing gear. With the odds stacked against him, Maverick, and his co-pilot Rooster, engaged in an epic dogfight with two enemy jets. After some heart-stopping maneuvers, Maverick and Rooster managed to take out one of the jets, but the other one seemed to be chasing him down with no escape in sight. Maverick knew…

Above: Ruben Moreno (Center), in Panama City, Panama prepares to execute trade agreements with two US companies. Steven Adams (Right), President & CEO of ICC Global Trade, LLC and Bob Horning (Left), President of Way Tea. I'm just so blessed today to write a short excerpt from a recent experience I had in Panama City, Panama. ICC Global Trade, LLC and it's brand of specialty foods, Intercourse Canning Company, are two organizations I've been fortunate…