When Your Blogging is a Waste of Time…

What?  Blogging is a waste of time?  Wow…Martin, you must have really gone around the bend this time.  I can hear it now.  I can even visualize the thoughts in your mind.
Do you write without a clear focus?  Do you follow good principles of writing and English?  Do you check your spelling and [...]

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What Is Wrong With Facebook?

That question alone could elicit numerous and diverse responses, but I am referring to something more real than Facebook itself.  I am referring to the lack of authenticity seen in many social media circles.
I find it very interesting that much of the interaction that I have seen in many social media circles tends [...]

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Humble Authenticity is the Beginning of Great Leadership

Do you know that two of the greatest detriments to successful leadership are ego and insecurity?   Nothing can poison humble authenticity faster than a mindset where the selfishness of ego and insecurity dominates the mind.
When the value of others becomes insignificant in relation to how you view yourself, your mindset has gone from [...]

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Does Your Doctor “Twitter” About You?

If your physician or healthcare facility hasn’t adopted any social media platforms yet, this may soon change.  Many medical providers are still trying to figure out how to “Twitter” about medical issues and still protect patient privacy.
Healthcare seems to always lag behind when it comes to technology but the world of YouTube, Facebook, [...]

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What Does The “Power of Two” Mean to You?

Recently I received an email with the caption…”The Power of Two”…nothing else.  I started to mull this over in my mind and it occurred to me that this is one of the most powerful phrases ever coined.
We use this phrase so often in the internet-marketing world of relationship building type businesses.  Promote your [...]

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Why an Empowered Tribe is Like a Family

What is it about leadership in a group that creates cohesiveness and tribal strength?  It is the ability to pull individuals together for a common cause that encapsulates love, strength and community.
Recently some friends of mine had a family crisis and it was incredible how the family members rallied to help.  It went [...]

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What is The Meaning of Success? Is it Important?

We continually hear about success and its importance.  We hear about successful people.  We hear what creates success, but what are the components and how do they apply to you?
I like to think of success as an acronym
S = Sustainable.  Successful people have a knack for creating sustainable business environments.

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Are You Too Vain to Have a Vanity URL?

Frequently I see entrepreneurs on Facebook who have created their Facebook Business page (formerly called a fan page) and have missed one key aspect…their Vanity URL.
Now you are probably wondering…is this Vanity URL an ego thing?  Does this require a certain look?  The answer is very simple…your Vanity URL is the branding of [...]

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Your Tribal Leadership Is No Longer Empowering…What’s Next?

You have built a sizeable down-line in your network marketing business.   You have been mentoring your new partners and teaching them to be duplicable.  There is just one problem…lately you have been noticing that some of your down-line have not been following your advice.  You feel like you are losing the edge with [...]

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