Aspiration to Fuel Your Ambition

Two of my favorite words in the English language are aspiration and ambition.  At first glance, it appears these two words mean the same thing.  However, I like to look at these two words from the perspective of motivations. An aspiration would come from your intrinsic (inner) motivations whereas your ambition would come from your […]

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Why Charisma is Bad for Leaders

Charismatic leadership is a leadership trait the world should wipe from every list of required traits for leadership that exists.  Charisma is shiny, it’s attractive, it’s flashy, and it’s often lipstick on a pig. The primary thing charisma does for those in leadership positions is mask bad leadership. Peter Drucker, one of the most prolific […]

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Social Problems as Business Opportunites

Analyzing social problems that interest you is one of the best ways to find a business opportunity.  A great recent example of a social problem being converted into a business opportunity is the rise of Urgent Care centers in strip malls across the country. Access to affordable health care is easily one of the top […]

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